The IJI was a 9-party right-wing alliance formed just before the 1988 elections. It was widely believed to be supported by the establishment to prevent Benazir Bhutto's PPP from gaining a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly.
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In the 2024 General Elections, the majority of PTI candidates contested as 'Independents' because:
Due to a legal dispute over intra-party elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) revoked PTI's election symbol (the Bat). This decision was upheld by the Supreme Court, forcing PTI-backed candidates to contest as independents with various individual symbols.
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Which party governed the province of Sindh for four consecutive terms starting from 2008?
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has maintained a strong grip on Sindh, forming the provincial government consecutively in 2008, 2013, 2018, and 2024. Its power base is largely rooted in rural Sindh.
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What is the security deposit for a candidate contesting a seat in the National Assembly (as of the 2024 elections)?
The security deposit for the National Assembly was historically Rs. 30,000, though recent legal discussions and amendments have proposed increases. This deposit is forfeited if a candidate fails to secure a minimum percentage of the total votes polled in the constituency.
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The 2nd phase of local government elections in Sindh (2023) was particularly significant for which city's Mayoral election?
The 2023 Karachi local government elections and the subsequent election of the Mayor (Murtaza Wahab) were highly contested. It was the first time a PPP candidate became the Mayor of Karachi, a city historically dominated by the MQM and later contested by JI and PTI.
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How many general seats does the province of Balochistan have in the National Assembly following the latest delimitation?
In the 336-member house, Balochistan has 16 general seats and 4 seats reserved for women, bringing its total representation to 20 seats. This reflects the province's population distribution.
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Who was the first female Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan?
Dr. Fehmida Mirza, representing the PPP from Sindh, was elected as the first female Speaker of the National Assembly in 2008. She served a full five-year term until 2013.
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Which National Assembly passed the 18th Amendment, which removed the President's power to dissolve the assembly (58-2b)?
The 13th National Assembly (2008–2013) passed the 18th Amendment in 2010. This amendment was a landmark for parliamentary democracy as it restored the 1973 Constitution to its original spirit by making the President a ceremonial head.
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Which political party emerged with the largest number of seats in the Sindh Assembly during the 2024 elections?
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) secured a heavy majority in the Sindh Assembly in the 2024 elections, allowing it to form the provincial government for the fourth consecutive time since 2008. Syed Murad Ali Shah was subsequently re-elected as the Chief Minister.
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Who was the first woman to be elected as the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan?
Begum Ashraf Abbasi was the first woman to serve as the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly (1973–1977). Later, Dr. Fehmida Mirza became the first woman Speaker of the National Assembly in 2008.
