When were the elections held in Pakistan in 2013?
3 February 2013: President Asif Ali Zardari announced the date for the general elections in the country, between 8 and 14 March 2013. 31 March 2013: Last date to submit the candidates’ papers.
Who will observe the elections in Pakistan?
A 110-member team from the European Union will observe Pakistan’s elections. The European Union High Representative and Vice-President of the European Commission, Ms. Catherine Ashton, has decided to authorise a European Union Election Observation Mission (EOM) to observe the elections.
Who is the Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan?
The Chief Election Commissioner Fakhruddin G. Ebrahim expressed gratitude to the voters for the record high turnout of 60%. Secretary of the Election Commission Ishtiaq Ahmed Khan said that the elections were free, fair and transparent and the claims of irregularities will be answered on a case-by-case basis.
What are the political parties in Pakistan?
Prior to the elections, the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) formed an alliance with the Pakistan Muslim League (Q) and Awami National Party, while the main opposition party, the Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) allied with the Pakistan Muslim League (F) and Baloch parties.
How many seats did Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N get in 2013 elections?
Retrieved 22 July 2013. ^ PTI (16 May 2013). “Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N gets 124 seats in Pakistan National Assembly”. India Times. Retrieved 22 July 2013. ^ “Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N emerges as single largest party in Pak polls”. Zeenews.india.com. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2013.
What was the voter turnout in the May 11 elections 2013?
^ NNI (21 May 2013). “55.02 percent voter turnout in May 11 elections: ECP”. Pakistan Today. Retrieved 21 May 2013. ^ a b c National Assembly database. “Swing and Party statistics”. National Assembly database.