Pakistani general elections, 1977
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| Turnout | 63.1% ( 0.1%) |
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Post abolished (until 1985)
Pakistan General elections of 1977 were held in Pakistan on 7 March 1977 to elect the 200 parliamentarians to both houses (Senate and National Assembly) of the Parliament of Pakistan. The general elections were the second elections held in the history of the country and the first after the split of the country.
The elections resulted a victory for Pakistan Peoples Party. However, the National Alliance, which was a coalition of 9 opposition parties refused to accept the results. This out-sparked violence, civil disobedience and massive protests held by Avami National Party and her ally Pakistan National Alliance. Whilst negotiations between Bhutto and the Opposition where still going on, The elections invited the confrontation and intervention of Pakistan Armed Forces in national politics which led the ouster and dismissal of ruling prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto which led the end of his government in 1977. (see Operation Fair Play) The elections were also the last partisan elections until the parliamentary elections held in 1988 shortly after the death of President and military dictator General Zia-ul-Haq. Although, the third elections were also held in 1985 but were non-partisan elections which formed the technocratic government led by military-appointed Prime minister Mohammad Junejo but he was dismissed and ousted by then-President and military dictator General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq in 1988. Mr Bhutto decided to negotiate matters with the PNA. Negotiations began on 3 June and went through 13 rounds. A little before midnight on 3 July the two sides reached an agreement, leaving a few minor points for Mr Bhutto to consider and accept. During the day on 4 July he decided to accept all of the PNA's demands. However, even though both parties agreed to hold fresh election, Zia Ul Haq overthrew the government.
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