Pakistan is preparing for legislative elections on February 8. Youth, representing 60% of the population, will have a determining role in the outcome of the vote. If historically voter participation has been low, the 2013 and 2018 elections saw an increase thanks to the involvement of young people. But the political crisis which has lasted for two years has shaken their confidence in the institutions. While many young Pakistanis seem disillusioned and are turning their backs on elections, political parties are attempting seduction operations aimed at young people. Report by Sonia Ghezali and Shahzaib Wahlah, with the collaboration of Talha Saeed.
Focus - Elections in Pakistan: parties redouble their efforts to attract young people
2024-02-07T10:02:55.213Z
Highlights: Pakistan is preparing for legislative elections on February 8. Youth, representing 60% of the population, will have a determining role in the outcome of the vote. Political parties are attempting seduction operations aimed at young people. If historically electoral participation has been low, the 2013 and 2018 elections saw an increase thanks to the involvement of young people, says Sonia Ghezali and Shahzaib Wahlah. The political crisis which has lasted for two years has shaken their confidence in the institutions, says Talha Saeed.
Pakistan is preparing for legislative elections on February 8. Youth, representing 60% of the population, will have a determining role in the outcome of the vote. If historically electoral participation…
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