Pakistan is poised to hold national elections on February 8, with its most popular candidate, Imran Khan, behind bars, casting a shadow over the democratic process. A recent Gallup poll indicates that 70% of Pakistanis believe the economic conditions are worsening, highlighting the nation's struggle with a political and economic crisis. Khan's supporters are experiencing escalating repression, and the electorate is set to vote under these challenging conditions. As a nuclear-armed nation of 240 million, the outcome of these elections is significant, especially given the political tension following the ouster of Khan in 2022 and the ongoing battle between two political dynasties for the country’s top democratic position.
#PAKWatch🇵🇰: IMRAN KHAN = CAPTAIN PAKISTAN. A new Gallup poll found a record-high 70% of Pakistanis said the economic conditions where they live are getting worse. Most Pakistanis believe one man can save Pakistan: IMRAN KHAN. https://t.co/ct4mzaDPSf
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ICYMI: #Pakistan, a nuclear-armed nation of 240 million people, is heading to polls this week amid a spiralling political and economic crisis, with two political dynasties battling for the country’s top democratic spot. Read more: https://t.co/GGtXT2NcUg https://t.co/51MfskvM1J
Pakistan is approaching national elections due to be held this week. The country’s people will be voting under a cloud of repression. https://t.co/pUwK7fTTAH
Pakistan is due to hold national elections on February 8, but the country’s most popular politician, Imran Khan, is in jail, while his supporters face escalating repression. The country is in the middle of a crisis of democracy. https://t.co/pUwK7fTTAH