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Elections in Pakistan
parliamentary republic
Elections in Pakistan: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. The next one is the next Pakistani general election on February 2029. Head of government is Shehbaz Sharif; the system of government is parliamentary republic.
Next election
next Pakistani general election - February 2029
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Shehbaz Sharif live
Head of government - Pakistan Muslim League (N)
In office since
11 April 2022
Party
Pakistan Muslim League (N)
Head of state
Asif Ali Zardari
Region
Asia
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Next election
next Pakistani general election
February 2029
Government
parliamentary republic
Capital
Islamabad
Population
223 773 700
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Pakistan
Established
1947
Currency
Pakistani rupee
Official language
Urdu
Capital
Islamabad
Region
Asia
Area
881,913 km2
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Election history
9 March 2024presidential
Pakistani presidential election
8 February 2024parliamentary
Pakistani general election
4 September 2018presidential
Pakistani presidential election
won: Arif Alvi
15 July 2018parliamentary
Pakistani general election
30 July 2013presidential
Pakistani presidential election
won: Mamnoon Hussain
11 May 2013parliamentary
Pakistani general election
6 September 2008presidential
Pakistani presidential election
won: Asif Ali Zardari
18 February 2008parliamentary
Pakistani general election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2022 - Imran Khan Shehbaz Sharif
peaceful - no coup recorded
2018 - Nasirul Mulk Imran Khan
peaceful - no coup recorded
2018 - Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Nasirul Mulk
peaceful - no coup recorded
2017 - Nawaz Sharif Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
peaceful - no coup recorded
2013 - Mir Hazar Khan Khoso Nawaz Sharif
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Pakistan?
The next Pakistani general election is scheduled for February 2029.
Who is the current leader of Pakistan?
The head of government is Shehbaz Sharif (Pakistan Muslim League (N)).
When was the last election in Pakistan?
The most recent was the Pakistani presidential election on 9 March 2024.
What type of government does Pakistan have?
Pakistan is a parliamentary republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.