In this latest edition of the Election 101 series we are going to take a quick look at the three major political parties in Pakistan that are vying to achieve power in the upcoming 2018 elections this July. Along with a brief history of each political party, we also include links to their websites, manifestos, and social media pages so that readers can quickly get access to the policies and positions these parties have on various issues. Up until 2013, Pakistan Muslim League

Election season in Pakistan has begun with the 11th General Elections scheduled to be held on 15th July 2018. While you, as a voter or an observer, do not need to have in-depth knowledge of the entire electoral process, some context about the government and elections can be extremely helpful. Even in a democracy, not everyone is elected by the people… In any democracy, people cast their vote to choose who should represent them in the government. Ultimately, tens of millions o