Islamabad (Buzz News Desk) – In a timely reminder of Pakistan’s democratic process, Google has highlighted the upcoming general elections in the country through a captivating doodle that went on up trending in Pakistan. The doodle prominently displays a ballot box adorned with the Pakistani flag, serving as a visual call to action for citizens to participate in the electoral process.
The general elections are scheduled to be held this year against the backdrop of ongoing political and economic tension. The previous general elections took place in 2018, resulting in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party coming to power with the support of some allies. However, in April 2022, the PTI chief was ousted from the prime minister’s office through a no-confidence vote led by the joint opposition.
Since then, the Pakistan Democratic Movement-led (PDM) coalition government has been governing the country. The current term of the National Assembly is set to end on August 13 this year. According to the rules, general elections should be held within 60 days of the completion of the National Assembly’s term, but if the assembly is dissolved before the expiry date, the period could be extended to 90 days.
Earlier this year, the PTI chief dissolved the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies, calling for snap elections. However, the ruling coalition, the PDM, believes that elections should be held simultaneously in both the federal and provincial assemblies.
The current government has rejected the PTI chief’s call for snap elections, emphasizing the need to stabilize the economy, which it claims suffered setbacks due to poor policies of the previous government. The ruling coalition aims to focus on economic recovery and reforms before heading into the general elections.
The upcoming general elections hold significant importance for Pakistan as citizens look forward to exercising their right to vote and shaping the future of their country. The doodle shared by Google serves as a reminder for citizens to actively participate in the democratic process and make their voices heard.
