Pakistani politics will stay volatile beyond key vote

Significance

A vote on the resolution should take place next week. At present, enough government lawmakers appear ready to go against Khan to ensure his defeat and thereby hasten his resignation.

Impacts

• Tensions between supporters of rival parties could spill over into violence in the coming days.
• Opposition players may struggle to achieve consensus on who should be premier if Khan loses the vote.
• Pakistan's key partner China will be content to work with whoever holds power in Islamabad.