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Pakistan’s most powerful opposition group hinted Tuesday that it would not back a no-confidence vote against the prime minister\u2014a stance that could save the government of this nuclear-armed nation from toppling.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

The possibility of government collapse is the latest crisis facing Pakistan as it grapples with a foundering economy, relentless militant attacks and U.S. demands to help turn around the war in Afghanistan.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

The ruling coalition’s future was thrown into doubt Sunday after the second-largest member of the coalition, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, joined the opposition, depriving the government of a parliamentary majority. <\/p>\n

On Tuesday, senior members of the Pakistan Muslim League-N, the leading opposition group, wouldn’t say where they stood on a no-confidence vote before they convened in Islamabad to decide. But officials suggested they would not move against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

“Our aim is not to overthrow this government, but if it collapses, it will collapse because of its own incompetence and bad governance,” said PML-N spokesman Sadiqul Farooq. <\/p>\n

Gilani could rule with a minority coalition but would have to step down if he lost a no-confidence vote. Parliament could then vote on an alternative candidate or possibly move toward early elections. <\/p>\n

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