Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani likely to face no-confidence motion.

ISLAMABAD -- Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani is likely to face a no-confidence motion in the coming days as the political parties complete preparations, citing sources, media reported on Monday.

The no-confidence motion is likely to be submitted against Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani in a few days. Sources told media that Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) held consultations regarding the no-trust move.

However, the other political parties in the coalition government including Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F), Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P), Balochistan National Party Mengal (BNP-M) and Awami National Party (ANP) have not yet taken final decision.

The no-trust move will be submitted after the consultation of all four political parties and prior permission will be taken in Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) heads' session.

Sources added that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) also distanced itself from backing Sanjrani and demanded his resignation. The matters related to the expected no-trust move also came under discussion during a meeting between President Dr Arif Alvi and Sadiq Sanjrani.

The president apprised the Senate chairman regarding the PTI's stance and demanded him to step down from...