What do you know about Pakistani general election that was held yesterday, on July, 25? Here are 5 most curious things you should know. For instance, how many transgender candidates are running in the election? Or what happened with the previous Prime Minister of Pakistan? In short, we’d like to share some piquant details on the Pakistani election.
1. No Pakistani PM has completed a full term.
This is the second time that a civilian government will transfer power to another after completing a full term. However, no Pakistani PM has completed a full 5-year term. Previous governments have been overthrown in coups and leaders dismissed by courts.
2. Former PM Nawaz Sharif has been banned.
Nawaz Sharif was removed from office in 2017 and is banned from contesting elections. He was jailed in July after being sentenced to 10 years for corruption. Sharif blames the military for his dismissal.
3. Record number of women.
As many as 171 women are running for 272 parliamentary seats. Ali Begum is the first woman to stand in the male-dominated tribal areas.
4. Extremist groups are also in the running.
This election sees banned militant groups taking part. Some media outlets are worried that radical groups are entering mainstream politics.
5. More transgender candidates.
At least 4 transgender candidates are running in the general election. The community was allowed to join the election fight for the first time in 2013.
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