The much anticipated and long overdue general election is exacerbating concerns and worries among the public. The Senate passed a non-binding resolution, setting Pakistan to hold national general elections on 8 February 2024. Only 14 out of 97 senators attended the approved resolution for the election date in Pakistan 2024, with only one member voting against it.
Less than two weeks remain before Pakistan’s election, and independent candidates and political parties are weighing their prospects of gaining seats in the national and provincial assemblies.
Three of the most famous political parties are actively participating in the general elections and competing for victory.
People People Party(PPP)
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), led by former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari & and his father Asif Ali Zardari.
People Muslim League N(PMLN)
Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) is led by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. It’s history, achievements, and widespread popularity make it renowned.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI)
Led by former prime minister Imran khan is another famous political party called Pakistan Tehreek-e-insaf. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has been denied the right to use its signature electoral symbol before election date in Pakistan 2024. Hence, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is fielding their candidates as Independents.
Pakistan, a densely populated Muslim nation in South Asia, has 241 million people. For many years, the nation has struggled with social, political & economic issues. Over the last four years, Pakistan’s voter registration has climbed by 21 million as per the stats disclosed by ECP on Tuesday. Political parties and candidates have begun their campaigning, and they are working nonstop to win over voters on February 8. Consequently, the election date in Pakistan 2024 will see a sharp increase in the number of ballots cast.
