The PDM was an 11-party alliance formed in September 2020. It included the PML-N, PPP, and JUI-F, among others, with the goal of ousting the PTI government led by Imran Khan, which it successfully did via a no-confidence motion in April 2022.
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The 'Islami Jamhoori Ittehad' (IJI) was formed in 1988 to contest elections against which political party?
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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Who is the leader of 'Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan' following the death of its founder?
The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) was an alliance of 11 political parties, including the PML-N, PPP, and JUI-F. It successfully moved a vote of no-confidence against Imran Khan in 2022.
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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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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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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.
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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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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.
