Following the arrest of Imran Khan, widespread protests targeted military sites, including the GHQ and the Corps Commander's house in Lahore. This led to a massive state crackdown, the trial of civilians in military courts, and a total breakdown of the previous PTI-establishment relationship.
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The 'Special Investment Facilitation Council' (SIFC), established in June 2023, is often cited as a new model of civil-military cooperation in which sector?
The SIFC was created as a high-level hybrid forum involving both top civilian leadership and the military high command. Its primary goal is to provide a 'single-window' platform to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and fast-track economic projects, signifying a formalization of the military's role in economic decision-making.
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Which party was founded by Pervez Khattak in 2023 after he left the PTI?
The Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) is led by the Sharif family. Nawaz Sharif has been Prime Minister three times, while Shahbaz Sharif served as Prime Minister from 2022-2023 and again after the 2024 elections.
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Who is the current Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (as of 2025)?
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has been the Chairman of the PPP since 2007, following the assassination of his mother, Benazir Bhutto. He served as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan from 2022 to 2023.
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The 'Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party' (IPP) was launched in 2023 primarily by which former PTI leader?
Jahangir Tareen launched the IPP in June 2023. The party was formed by several high-profile defectors from the PTI following the events of May 9, 2023, seeking to create a new political center.
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Which census was used as the basis for the delimitation of constituencies for the 2024 General Elections?
After the Council of Common Interests (CCI) approved the results of the 7th Population and Housing Census (Digital Census) in August 2023, the ECP was constitutionally required to carry out a fresh delimitation of constituencies, which was a primary reason for the delay of elections to February 2024.
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On what date were the General Elections for the 16th National Assembly of Pakistan held?
The 2024 General Elections took place on February 8, 2024, following the dissolution of the National Assembly in August 2023. These elections were held across Pakistan for both the National Assembly and the four Provincial Assemblies simultaneously.
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Who was the Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan during the 2024 General Elections?
Sikandar Sultan Raja was appointed as the CEC in January 2020. He oversaw the 2024 General Elections, which were notable for the use of the 2023 Digital Census data for delimitation and the significant challenges regarding the allocation of symbols and election delays.
