His actions have created huge uncertainty in Islamabad, with constitutional experts debating their legality and pondering whether Khan and his rivals can find a way forward.

Fawad said that the PTI under the leadership of Imran Khan, was challenging the Opposition to face it in the elections to be held in 90 days.

Following his initial remarks, the Prime Minister then talked about the country's current political situation and said that "The politics of Pakistan has reached a point today where the nation has to decide where you want to take the country today."

PML-N president and leader of the opposition is facing multiple money laundering cases against him. In 2020, FIA registered an FIR against the opposition leader and his sons in a multi-billion sugar scam. The anti-graft body arrested Shehbaz Sharif in September 2020, only to release him a few months later in April 2021

Dozens of Indian channels live telecasted PM Khan's national address on Thursday.

“This is a period of compassion and empathy; a time for reflection and learning; an opportunity to come together and uplift each other,” the UN chief said.

The Chief of Army Staff said Pakistan continues to believe in using diplomacy and dialogue to resolve all outstanding issues with India including Kashmir dispute.

Turkey and Israel have in recent weeks been working to mend their long-strained ties, and energy has emerged as a potential area of cooperation.

The White House denied that the United States had been seeking to remove Khan from power. The U.S. embassy in Islamabad did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

“The United States is committed to using our sanctions authorities to respond to the DPRK’s continued development of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.

The deal with India removes tariffs on more than 85% of Australian goods exports to India, worth A$12.6 billion, rising to almost 91% over 10 years.

The prime minister, in an interview with a private television channel, said he was given three options of facing the vote of no-confidence, resignation, and an early election.