Explanation

• Under Pakistan’s Devolution Plan 2000, the voting age was 18 years.
• The plan was introduced during the government of General Pervez Musharraf.
• The Devolution Plan aimed to transfer administrative and political authority to the district and local levels.
• Local government elections were an important part of the devolution system.

Last verified on 08-09-2026

Explanation

The 2026 Azad Jammu & Kashmir elections will be held in in three phases.

Polling will be held in Mirpur Division on 27 July, in Muzaffarabad Division and 12 refugee seats in the rest of Pakistan on 2 August, and in Poonch Division on 10 August.

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Explanation

General Elections are held after every 5 years.

The first-ever general elections were held on 7th December 1970.

Yahya Khan issued a Legal Framework Order for the first general elections.

Explanation

• Appointing authority: President of Pakistan
• Term of CEC: 5 years
• Establishment of ECP: 23 March 1956
• Total members: 5 (1 Chief Election Commissioner + 4 Members)
• Main function: Conduct and supervise elections in Pakistan

Last verified on 07-06-2026

Explanation

• The PNA started mass protests against the government of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
• PNA stands for the  Pakistan National Alliance
• A political alliance of nine opposition parties
• Founded: 5 January 1977
• Dissolved: 24 January 1978
• Ideology: Conservatism, Capitalism
• Political position: Right-wing
• Colors: Green
• Slogan: Nizam-e-Mustafa (1977)

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026