Explanation

• Pakistan's first presidential election was held on 2 January 1965
• Nominee
• Ayub Khan: Party PMLC
• Fatima Jinnah: Party COP
• Winner: Ayub Khan
• System: Indirect election through Basic Democrats
  

Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

Explanation

• The largest political party in East Pakistan at the time of separation was the Awami League,
• Leader: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
• Victory: Won the most seats in the 1970 general elections.
• Separation: East Pakistan became Bangladesh in 1971.

Explanation

Explanation

• Election Date: 2 January 1965

• Main Opponent: Fatima Jinnah
• Total Candidates: 4
• Result: Ayub Khan won.
• Election System: Electoral College of Basic Democrats.

Explanation

• The first general elections in Pakistan were held on 7 December 1970.
• Conducted under the Legal Framework Order (LFO) issued by General Yahya Khan.

Seats Structure:

Total seats: 313 seats in National Assembly

General seats: 300 seats

• East Pakistan: 162 seats
• West Pakistan: 138 seats

Reserved seats for women: 13 seats

• East Pakistan: 7 seats
• West Pakistan: 6 seats

Main Results:

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (Awami League)

• Seats won: 167
• Votes: 12,937,162
• Percentage: 39.20%

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (PPP)

• Seats won: 86
• Votes: 6,148,923
• Percentage: 18.63%

Last verified on 21-06-2026