Election | MCQs

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Justice Mr. Qazi Muhammad Farooq is a Pakistani jurist who served on the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

Farooq was previously the Chief Election Commissioner of the Election Commission Of Pakistan

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The Lucknow Pact was an agreement reached between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League (AIML) at a joint session of both the parties held in Lucknow in December 1916.

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Pakistan's second Presidential Elections were held on 2 January 1965.

There were four candidates: Ayub Khan, Fatima Jinnah and two obscure people with no party affiliation. 

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General elections were held in Pakistan on Saturday 11 May 2013 to elect the members of the National Assembly and the four provincial assemblies

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In May 2013, Nawaz Sharif became Prime Minister for a third term on 5 June 2013 after receiving vote of confidence in the Parliament.

He received 244 votes in the 342-seat parliament.

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 Three parties stated they will boycott such elections, fearing that they would not be free and fair:

PML (N)

Jamaat-e-Islami 

Tehreek-i-Insaaf.

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Sardar Tanveer Ilyas belongs: Pakistan Tehreek Insaf

Sardar Tanveer Ilyas elected as PM: 18-04-2022

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In Pakistan, the maximum term duration for a local government elected through direct elections is 5 years, as per the local government laws.

This allows for the elected representatives to serve their full term before new elections are held.

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Article 219 provides for the registration and enlistment of political parties with the Election Commission of Pakistan, ensuring transparency and accountability.

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Article 224 deals with the circumstances under which elections may be adjourned, including the process and authority for rescheduling.