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Executive branch Pakistan, in 35 editions.
The entry for Pakistan published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 29 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
president, prime minister, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President GHULAM ISHAQ Khan (since 13 December 1988)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Mian Nawaz SHARIF (since 6 November 1990)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held on 12 December 1988 (next to be held NA December 1993); results - Ghulam Ishaq KHAN was elected by Parliament and the four provincial assemblies
- Senate:
- last held March 1991 (next to be held NA March 1994);
- seats - (87 total) IJI 57, Tribal Area Representatives (nonparty) 8, PPP 5, ANP 5, JWP 4, MQM 3, PNP 2, PKMP 1, JUI 1, independent 1
Published as “Elections”
- National Assembly:
- last held on 24 October 1990 (next to be held by NA October 1995);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (217 total) IJI 107, PDA 45, MQM 15, ANP 6, JUI 2, JWP 2, PNP 2, PKMP 1, independents 14, religious minorities 10, Tribal Area Representatives (nonparty) 8, vacant 1
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
President GHULAM ISHAQ Khan (since 13 December 1988)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Mian Nawaz SHARIF (since 6 November 1990)
President:
last held on 12 December 1988 (next to be held NA December 1993); results -
Ghulam Ishaq KHAN was elected by Parliament and the four provincial
assemblies
Senate:
last held March 1991 (next to be held NA March 1994); seats - (87 total) IJI
57, Tribal Area Representatives (nonparty) 8, PPP 5, ANP 5, JWP 4, MQM 3,
PNP 2, PKMP 1, JUI 1, independent 1
National Assembly:
last held on 24 October 1990 (next to be held by NA October 1995); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (217 total) IJI 107, PDA 45, MQM 15,
ANP 6, JUI 2, JWP 2, PNP 2, PKMP 1, independents 14, religious minorities
10, Tribal Area Representatives (nonparty) 8, vacant 1
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held on 12 December 1988 (next to be held by NA November 1993); results - Ghulam ISHAQ KHAN was elected by Parliament and the four provincial assemblies
- Senate:
- last held March 1991 (next to be held NA March 1994);
- seats - (87 total) PML 52, Tribal Area Representatives (nonparty) 8, PPP 5, ANP 5, JWP 4, MQM 3, PNP 2 (name later chaged to NPP), JI 2, JUP 2, JUI 2, PKMAP 1, independent 1
- National Assembly:
- last held on 24 October 1990 (next to be held by October 1995);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (217 total) number of seats by party NA;
- note - President GHULAM ISHAQ Khan dismissed the National Assembly on 18 April 1993;
- it was reestablished, however, on 26 May 1993 by the Supreme Court, which ruled the dismissal order unconstitutional
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Ghulam ISHAQ KHAN (since 13 December 1988)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Mian Nawaz SHARIF (since 6 November 1990);
- note - President GHULAM ISHAQ Khan dismissed Prime Minister SHARIF on 18 April 1993, but he was reinstated by the Supreme Court on 26 May 1993
president, prime minister, CabinetPresident:
Chief of State:
President GHULAM ISHAQ Khan (since 13 December 1988)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Mian Nawaz SHARIF (since 6 November 1990)
last held on 12 December 1988 (next to be held by NA December November 1993); results -
- Ghulam Ishaq ISHAQ KHAN was elected by Parliament and the four provincial
assemblies
Senate:
last held March 1991 (next to be held NA March 1994); seats - (87 total) IJI PML57, 52, Tribal Area Representatives (nonparty) 8, PPP 5, ANP 5, JWP 4, MQM 3,
PNP 2 (name later chaged to NPP), JI 2, PKMP 1, JUP 2, JUI 2, PKMAP 1, independent 1
National Assembly:
last held on 24 October 1990 (next to be held by NA October 1995); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (217 total) IJI 107, PDA 45, MQM 15, number of seats by partyANP 6, JUI 2, JWP 2, PNP 2, PKMP 1, independents 14, religious minorities NA; note - President GHULAM ISHAQ Khan dismissed the National Assembly on 1810, Tribal Area Representatives (nonparty) 8, vacant 1 April 1993; it was reestablished, however, on 26 May 1993 by the Supreme
Court, which ruled the dismissal order unconstitutional
president, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
President Ghulam ISHAQ KHAN (since 13 December 1988)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Mian Nawaz SHARIF (since 6 November 1990); note - President
GHULAM ISHAQ Khan dismissed Prime Minister SHARIF on 18 April 1993, but he
was reinstated by the Supreme Court on 26 May 1993
The entry for Pakistan did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Sardar Farooq LEGHARI;
- election last held 13 November 1993 (next to be held no later than 14 October 1998);
- results - LEGHARI was elected by Parliament and the four provincial assemblies
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Benazir BHUTTO
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Sardar Farooq LEGHARI; election last held 13
November 1993 (next to be held no later than 14 October 1998); results
- LEGHARI was elected by Parliament and the four provincial assemblies
head of government: Prime Minister Benazir BHUTTO
cabinet: Cabinet
- chief of state:
- President Sardar Farooq LEGHARI (since 13 November 1993) was elected for a five-year term by Parliament;
- election last held 13 November 1993 (next to be held no later than 14 October 1998);
- results - LEGHARI was elected by Parliament and the four provincial assemblies
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Benazir BHUTTO (since 19 October 1993) was elected by the National Assembly
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was elected by the National Assembly
chief of state: President Sardar Farooq LEGHARI; LEGHARI (since 13 November
1993) was elected for a five-year term by Parliament; election last
held 13
1998); results
provincial assemblies
head of government: Prime Minister Benazir BHUTTO (since 19 October
1993) was elected by the National Assembly
cabinet: Cabinet was elected by the National Assembly
- chief of state:
- President Sardar Farooq LEGHARI (since 13 November 1993)
- head of government :
- Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF (since 17 February 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a five-year term;
- election last held 13 November 1993 (next to be held no later than 14 October 1998);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the National Assembly;
- election last held 3 February 1997 (next to be held NA February 2002)
- election results:
- Sardar Farooq LEGHARI elected president;
- percent of Parliament vote - NA;
- Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Sardar Farooq LEGHARI (since 13 November
1993)
head of government : Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF (since 17
February 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
elections: president elected by Parliament for a five-year term;
election last held 13 November 1993 (next to be held no later than 14
October 1998); following legislative elections, the leader of the
majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually elected
prime minister by the National Assembly; election last held 3 February
1997 (next to be held NA February 2002)
election results: Sardar Farooq LEGHARI elected president; percent of
Parliament vote - NA; Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF elected prime minister;
percent of National Assembly vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Mohammad Rafiq TARAR (since 31 December 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF (since 17 February 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a five-year term;
- election last held 31 December 1997 (next to be held no later than 1 January 2002);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the National Assembly;
- election last held 3 February 1997 (next to be held NA February 2002)
- election results:
- Mohammad Rafiq TARAR elected president;
- percent of Parliament and provincial vote-NA;
- Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote-NA
chief of state: President Sardar Farooq LEGHARI Mohammad Rafiq TARAR (since 13 November 31 December1993) 1997)
head of government : government: Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF (since 17
February 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
elections: president elected by Parliament for a five-year term;
election last held 13 November 1993 31 December 1997 (next to be held no later than 14 1October 1998); January 2002); following legislative elections, the leader of the
majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually elected
prime minister by the National Assembly; election last held 3 February
1997 (next to be held NA February 2002)
election results: Sardar Farooq LEGHARI Mohammad Rafiq TARAR elected president; percent of
Parliament vote - NA; and provincial vote-NA; Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF elected prime minister;
minister; percent of National Assembly vote - NA vote-NA
- chief of state:
- President Mohammad Rafiq TARAR (since 31 December 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF (since 17 February 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a five-year term;
- election last held 31 December 1997 (next to be held no later than 1 January 2003);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the National Assembly;
- election last held 3 February 1997 (next to be held NA February 2002)
- election results:
- Mohammad Rafiq TARAR elected president;
- percent of Parliament and provincial vote--NA;
- Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote--NA
chief of state: President Mohammad Rafiq TARAR (since 31 December
1997)
head of government: Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF (since 17
February 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
elections: president elected by Parliament for a five-year term;
election last held 31 December 1997 (next to be held no later than 1
January 2002); 2003); following legislative elections, the leader of the
majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually elected
prime minister by the National Assembly; election last held 3 February
February 1997 (next to be held NA February 2002)
election results: Mohammad Rafiq TARAR elected president; percent of
Parliament and provincial vote-NA; vote--NA; Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF elected prime
prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote-NA vote--NA
note: following a military takeover on 12 October 1999, Chief of Army Staff and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Gen. Pervez MUSHARRAF suspended Pakistan's constitution and assumed the additional title of Chief Executive; exercising the powers of the head of the government, he appointed an eight-member National Security Council to function as Pakistan's supreme governing body; President Mohammad Rafiq TARAR remains the ceremonial chief of state
- chief of state:
- President Mohammad Rafiq TARAR (since 31 December 1997)
- head of government:
- Chief Executive Gen. Pervez MUSHARRAF (since 12 October 1999)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the chief executive
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a five-year term; election last held 31 December 1997 (next to be held NA 2002); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the National Assembly; election last held 3 February 1997 (next to be held NA); note - Gen. Pervez MUSHARRAF overthrew the government of Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF in the military takeover of 12 October 1999; in May 2000, the Supreme Court validated the October 1999 coup and set a three-year limit in office for Chief Executive MUSHARRAF
- election results:
- Rafiq TARAR elected president;
- percent of Parliament and provincial vote - NA;
- results are for the last election for prime minister prior to the military takeover of 12 October 1999 - Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA
note: following a military takeover on 12 October 1999, Chief of Army Staff and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Gen. Pervez MUSHARRAF suspended Pakistan's constitution and assumed the additional title of Chief Executive; exercising the powers of the head of the government, he appointed an eight-member National Security Council to function as Pakistan's supreme governing body; President Mohammad Rafiq TARAR remains the ceremonial chief of state
chief of state: President Mohammad Rafiq TARAR (since 31 December
head of government: Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF Chief Executive Gen. Pervez MUSHARRAF (since 17 12 October 1999)
February 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister chief executive
elections: president elected by Parliament for a five-year term;no later than 1 NA 2002); following legislative elections, the leader of the
January 2003);NA February 2002) NA); note - Gen. Pervez MUSHARRAF overthrew the government of Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF in the military takeover of 12 October 1999; in May 2000, the Supreme Court validated the October 1999 coup and set a three-year limit in office for Chief Executive MUSHARRAF
election results: Mohammad Rafiq TARAR elected president; percent ofvote--NA; vote - NA; results are for the last election for prime minister prior to the military takeover of 12 October 1999 - Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF electedvote--NA vote - NA
note: following a military takeover on 12 October 1999, Chief of Army Staff and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Gen. Pervez MUSHARRAF suspended Pakistan's constitution and assumed the additional title of Chief Executive; exercising the powers of the head of the government, he appointed an eight-member National Security Council to function as Pakistan's supreme governing body; President Mohammad Rafiq TARAR remains the ceremonial chief of state; on 12 May 2000, Pakistan's Supreme Court unanimously validated the October 1999 coup and granted MUSHARRAF executive and legislative authority for three years from the coup date chief of state: President Mohammad Rafiq TARAR (since 31 December 1997) head of government: Chief Executive Gen. Pervez MUSHARRAF (since 12 October 1999) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the chief executive elections: president elected by Parliament for a five-year term; election last held 31 December 1997 (next to be held NA 2002); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by the National Assembly; election last held 3 February 1997 (next to be held NA); note - Gen. Pervez MUSHARRAF overthrew the government of Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF in the military takeover of 12 October 1999; in May 2000, the Supreme Court validated the October 1999 coup and set a three-year limit in office for Chief Executive MUSHARRAF election results: Rafiq TARAR elected president; percent of Parliament and provincial vote - NA%; results are for the last election for prime minister prior to the military takeover of 12 October 1999 - Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - NA%
note: following a military takeover on 12 October 1999, Chief of Army Staff and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Gen. Pervez MUSHARRAF suspended Pakistan's constitution and assumed the additional title of Chief Executive; exercising the powers of the head of the government, he appointed an eight-member National Security Council to function as Pakistan's supreme governing body; President Mohammad Rafiq TARAR remains the ceremonial chief of statestate; on 12 May 2000, Pakistan's Supreme Court unanimously validated the October 1999 coup and granted MUSHARRAF executive and legislative authority for three years from the coup date chief of state: President Mohammad Rafiq TARAR (since 31 December 1997)NA; NA%; results are for the last election for prime minister prior to the military takeover of 12 October 1999 - Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - NA NA%
note: following a military takeover on 12 October 1999, Chief of Army Staff and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Pervez MUSHARRAF, suspended Pakistan's constitution and assumed the additional title of Chief Executive; exercising the powers of the head of the government, he appointed an eight-member National Security Council to function as Pakistan's supreme governing body; on 12 May 2000, Pakistan's Supreme Court unanimously validated the October 1999 coup and granted MUSHARRAF executive and legislative authority for three years from the coup date; on 20 June 2001, MUSHARRAF named himself as president and was sworn in, replacing Mohammad Rafiq TARAR; in a referendum held on 30 April 2002, MUSHARRAF's presidency was extended by five more years
- chief of state:
- President Pervez MUSHARRAF (since 20 June 2001) note - MUSHARRAF is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Chief Executive Pervez MUSHARRAF (since 12 May 2000) note - MUSHARRAF is both chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the chief executive
- election results:
- results are for the 10 October 2002 election for prime minister - Mir Zafarullah Khan JAMALI elected prime minister (not a position of real power)
- elections:
- legislative election last held 10 October 2002 (next to be held NA 2007);
- prior to the military takeover, Pakistan had an elected president and prime minister;
- the president was elected by Parliament for a five-year term;
- election last held 31 December 1997;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition was usually elected prime minister by the National Assembly
note: following a military takeover on 12 October 1999, Chief of Army Staff and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Gen. General Pervez MUSHARRAF MUSHARRAF, suspended Pakistan's constitution and assumed the additional title of Chief Executive; exercising the powers of the head of the government, he appointed an eight-member National Security Council to function as Pakistan's supreme governing body; President Mohammad Rafiq TARAR remains the ceremonial chief of state; on 12 May 2000, Pakistan's Supreme Court unanimously validated the October 1999 coup and granted MUSHARRAF executive and legislative authority for three years from the coup date date; on 20 June 2001, MUSHARRAF named himself as president and was sworn in, replacing Mohammad Rafiq TARAR; in a referendum held on 30 April 2002, MUSHARRAF's presidency was extended by five more years
chief of state: President Mohammad Rafiq TARAR Pervez MUSHARRAF (since 31 December 1997) 20 June 2001) note - MUSHARRAF is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: Chief Executive Gen. Pervez MUSHARRAF (since 12 October 1999) May 2000) note - MUSHARRAF is both chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the chief executive
election results: results are for the 10 October 2002 election for prime minister - Mir Zafarullah Khan JAMALI elected prime minister (not a position of real power)
elections: legislative election last held 10 October 2002 (next to be held NA 2007); prior to the military takeover, Pakistan had an elected president and prime minister; the president was elected by Parliament for a five-year term; election last held 31 December 1997 (next to be held NA 2002); 1997; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is was usually elected prime minister by the National Assembly; election last held 3 February 1997 (next to be held NA); note - Gen. Pervez MUSHARRAF overthrew the government of Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF in the military takeover of 12 October 1999; in May 2000, the Supreme Court validated the October 1999 coup and set a three-year limit in office for Chief Executive MUSHARRAF election results: Rafiq TARAR elected president; percent of Parliament and provincial vote - NA%; results are for the last election for prime minister prior to the military takeover of 12 October 1999 - Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - NA%
note: following a military takeover on 12 October 1999, Chief of Army Staff and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Pervez MUSHARRAF, suspended Pakistan's constitution and assumed the additional title of Chief Executive; exercising the powers of the head of the government, he appointed an eight-member National Security Council to function as Pakistan's supreme governing body; on 12 May 2000, Pakistan's Supreme Court unanimously validated the October 1999 coup and granted MUSHARRAF executive and legislative authority for three years from the coup date; on 20 June 2001, MUSHARRAF named himself as president and was sworn in, replacing Mohammad Rafiq TARAR; in a referendum held on 30 April 2002, MUSHARRAF's presidency was extended by five more years
- chief of state:
- President Pervez MUSHARRAF (since 20 June 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan JAMALI (since 23 November 2002)
- elections:
- the president is elected by Parliament for a five-year term;
- note - in a referendum held on 30 April 2002, MUSHARRAF's presidency was extended by five more years (next to be held NA 2007);
- the prime minister is selected by the National Assembly for a four-year term (next to be held NA 2006)
- election results:
- results are for the 10 October 2002 election for prime minister - Mir Zafarullah Khan JAMALI elected prime minister
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the Prime Minister
note: following a military takeover on 12 October 1999, Chief of Army Staff and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Pervez MUSHARRAF, suspended Pakistan's constitution and assumed the additional title of Chief Executive; exercising the powers of the head of the government, he appointed an eight-member National Security Council to function as Pakistan's supreme governing body; on 12 May 2000, Pakistan's Supreme Court unanimously validated the October 1999 coup and granted MUSHARRAF executive and legislative authority for three years from the coup date; on 20 June 2001, MUSHARRAF named himself as president and was sworn in, replacing Mohammad Rafiq TARAR; in a referendum held on 30 April 2002, MUSHARRAF's presidency was extended by five more years
chief of state: President Pervez MUSHARRAF (since 20 June 2001) note - MUSHARRAF is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: Chief Executive Pervez MUSHARRAF Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan JAMALI (since 12 May 2000) 23 November 2002)
elections: the president is elected by Parliament for a five-year term; note - MUSHARRAF in a referendum held on 30 April 2002, MUSHARRAF's presidency was extended by five more years (next to be held NA 2007); the prime minister is both chief of state and head of government selected by the
cabinet: Cabinet appointedchief executive National Assembly for a four-year term (next to be held NA 2006)
election results: results are for the 10 October 2002 election for prime minister - Mir Zafarullah Khan JAMALI elected prime minister (not a position of real power)elections: legislative election last held 10 October 2002 (next to be held NA 2007); prior to the military takeover, Pakistan had an elected president and prime minister; the president was elected by Parliament for a five-year term; election last held 31 December 1997; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition was usually elected prime minister cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the National Assembly Prime Minister
note: following a military takeover on 12 October 1999, Chief of Army Staff and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Pervez MUSHARRAF, suspended Pakistan's constitution and assumed the additional title of Chief Executive; on 12 May 2000, Pakistan's Supreme Court unanimously validated the October 1999 coup and granted MUSHARRAF executive and legislative authority for three years from the coup date; on 20 June 2001, MUSHARRAF named himself as president and was sworn in, replacing Mohammad Rafiq TARAR; in a referendum held on 30 April 2002, MUSHARRAF's presidency was extended by five more years; on 1 January 2004, MUSHARRAF won a vote of confidence in the Senate, National Assembly, and four provincial assemblies
- chief of state:
- President General Pervez MUSHARRAF (since 20 June 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Shaukat AZIZ (since 28 August 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the Prime Minister
- elections:
- the president is elected by Parliament for a five-year term;
- note - in a referendum held on 30 April 2002, MUSHARRAF's presidency was extended by five more years (next to be held NA 2007);
- the prime minister is selected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (next to be held NA 2007)
- election results:
- AZIZ elected by the National Assembly on 27 August 2004 with 191 of the votes
note: following a military takeover on 12 October 1999, Chief of Army Staff and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Pervez MUSHARRAF, suspended Pakistan's constitution and assumed the additional title of Chief Executive; exercising the powers of the head of the government, he appointed an eight-member National Security Council to function as Pakistan's supreme governing body; on 12 May 2000, Pakistan's Supreme Court unanimously validated the October 1999 coup and granted MUSHARRAF executive and legislative authority for three years from the coup date; on 20 June 2001, MUSHARRAF named himself as president and was sworn in, replacing Mohammad Rafiq TARAR; in a referendum held on 30 April 2002, MUSHARRAF's presidency was extended by five more years years; on 1 January 2004, MUSHARRAF won a vote of confidence in the Senate, National Assembly, and four provincial assemblies
chief of state: President General Pervez MUSHARRAF (since 20 June 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan JAMALI Shaukat AZIZ (since 23 November 2002) 28 August 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the Prime Minister
elections: the president is elected by Parliament for a five-year term; note - in a referendum held on 30 April 2002, MUSHARRAF's presidency was extended by five more years (next to be held NA 2007); the prime minister is selected by the National Assembly for a four-year five-year term (next to be held NA 2006) 2007)
election results: results are for the 10 October 2002 election for prime minister - Mir Zafarullah Khan JAMALI AZIZ elected prime minister by the
cabinet: Cabinet appointedPrime Minister National Assembly on 27 August 2004 with 191 of the votes
note: following a military takeover on 12 October 1999, Chief of Army Staff and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Pervez MUSHARRAF, suspended Pakistan's constitution and assumed the additional title of Chief Executive; on 12 May 2000, Pakistan's Supreme Court unanimously validated the October 1999 coup and granted MUSHARRAF executive and legislative authority for three years from the coup date; on 20 June 2001, MUSHARRAF named himself as president and was sworn in, replacing Mohammad Rafiq TARAR; in a referendum held on 30 April 2002, MUSHARRAF's presidency was extended by five more years; on 1 January 2004, MUSHARRAF won a vote of confidence in the Senate, National Assembly, and four provincial assemblies
- chief of state:
- President General Pervez MUSHARRAF (since 20 June 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Shaukat AZIZ (since 28 August 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- the president is elected by Parliament for a five-year term;
- note - in a referendum held on 30 April 2002, MUSHARRAF's presidency was extended by five more years (next to be held NA 2007);
- the prime minister is selected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (next to be held NA 2007)
- election results:
- AZIZ elected by the National Assembly on 27 August 2004 with 191 of the votes
note: following a military takeover on 12 October 1999, Chief of Army Staff and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Pervez MUSHARRAF, suspended Pakistan's constitution and assumed the additional title of Chief Executive; on 12 May 2000, Pakistan's Supreme Court unanimously validated the October 1999 coup and granted MUSHARRAF executive and legislative authority for three years from the coup date; on 20 June 2001, MUSHARRAF named himself as president and was sworn in, replacing Mohammad Rafiq TARAR; in a referendum held on 30 April 2002, MUSHARRAF's presidency was extended by five more years; on 1 January 2004, MUSHARRAF won a vote of confidence in the Senate, National Assembly, and four provincial assemblies
chief of state: President General Pervez MUSHARRAF (since 20 June 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister Shaukat AZIZ (since 28 August 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the Prime Minister prime minister
elections: the president is elected by Parliament for a five-year term; note - in a referendum held on 30 April 2002, MUSHARRAF's presidency was extended by five more years (next to be held NA 2007); the prime minister is selected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (next to be held NA 2007)
election results: AZIZ elected by the National Assembly on 27 August 2004 with 191 of the votes
note: following a military takeover on 12 October 1999, Chief of Army Staff and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Pervez MUSHARRAF, suspended Pakistan's constitution and assumed the additional title of Chief Executive; on 12 May 2000, Pakistan's Supreme Court unanimously validated the October 1999 coup and granted MUSHARRAF executive and legislative authority for three years from the coup date; on 20 June 2001, MUSHARRAF named himself as president and was sworn in, replacing Mohammad Rafiq TARAR; in a referendum held on 30 April 2002, MUSHARRAF's presidency was extended by five more years; on 1 January 2004, MUSHARRAF won a vote of confidence in the Senate, National Assembly, and four provincial assemblies
- chief of state:
- President General Pervez MUSHARRAF (since 20 June 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Shaukat AZIZ (since 28 August 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- the president is elected by Parliament for a five-year term;
- note - in a referendum held on 30 April 2002, MUSHARRAF's presidency was extended by five more years (next to be held in 2007);
- the prime minister is selected by the National Assembly (next to be held in 2007)
- election results:
- AZIZ elected by the National Assembly on 27 August 2004 with 191 of the votes
note: following a military takeover on 12 October 1999, Chief of Army Staff and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Pervez MUSHARRAF, suspended Pakistan's constitution and assumed the additional title of Chief Executive; on 12 May 2000, Pakistan's Supreme Court unanimously validated the October 1999 coup and granted MUSHARRAF executive and legislative authority for three years from the coup date; on 20 June 2001, MUSHARRAF named himself as president and was sworn in, replacing Mohammad Rafiq TARAR; in a referendum held on 30 April 2002, MUSHARRAF's presidency was extended by five more years; on 1 January 2004, MUSHARRAF won a vote of confidence in the Senate, National Assembly, and four provincial assemblies
chief of state: President General Pervez MUSHARRAF (since 20 June 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister Shaukat AZIZ (since 28 August 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
elections: the president is elected by Parliament for a five-year term; note - in a referendum held on 30 April 2002, MUSHARRAF's presidency was extended by five more years (next to be held NA in 2007); the prime minister is selected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (next to be held NA in 2007)
election results: AZIZ elected by the National Assembly on 27 August 2004 with 191 of the votes
- chief of state:
- President Pervez MUSHARRAF (since 20 June 2001)
note: following an October 1999 military coup, General Pervez MUSHARRAF suspended Pakistan's constitution and assumed the additional title of Chief Executive; in May 2000, Pakistan's Supreme Court validated the 1999 coup and granted MUSHARRAF executive and legislative authority for three years following the coup; in June 2001, MUSHARRAF named himself president, replacing Mohammad Rafiq TARAR; an April 2002 referendum extended MUSHARRAF's presidency by five years
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Shaukat AZIZ (since 28 August 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- the president is elected by secret ballot (1,170 votes total) through an Electoral College comprising the members of the Senate, National Assembly, and the provincial assemblies for a five-year term;
- the prime minister is selected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- MUSHARRAF reelected on 6 October 2007 (next election to be held in October 2012);
- MUSHARRAF 671 votes;
- Wajihuddin AHMED 8 votes;
- 6 votes invalid;
- AZIZ elected Prime Minister by the National Assembly on 27 August 2004
chief of state: President Pervez MUSHARRAF (since 20 June 2001)
note: following a military takeover on 12 an October 1999, Chief of Army Staff and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, 1999 military coup, General Pervez MUSHARRAF, MUSHARRAF suspended Pakistan's constitution and assumed the additional title of Chief Executive; on 12 in May 2000, Pakistan's Supreme Court unanimously validated the October 1999 coup and granted MUSHARRAF executive and legislative authority for three years from following the coup date; on 20 coup; in June 2001, MUSHARRAF named himself as president and was sworn in, president, replacing Mohammad Rafiq TARAR; in a referendum held on 30 an April 2002, 2002 referendum extended MUSHARRAF's presidency was extended by five more years; on 1 January 2004, MUSHARRAF won a vote of confidence in the Senate, National Assembly, and four provincial assemblies years
chief of state: President General Pervez MUSHARRAF (since 20 June 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister Shaukat AZIZ (since 28 August 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
elections: the president is elected by Parliament secret ballot (1,170 votes total) through an Electoral College comprising the members of the Senate, National Assembly, and the provincial assemblies for a five-year term; note - in a referendum held on 30 April 2002, MUSHARRAF's presidency was extended by five more years (next to be held in 2007); the prime minister is selected by the National Assembly
election results: MUSHARRAF reelected on 6 October 2007 (next election to be held in 2007) October 2012); MUSHARRAF 671 votes; Wajihuddin AHMED 8 votes; 6 votes invalid; AZIZ elected Prime Minister by the National Assembly on 27 August 2004
election results:with 191 of the votes
- chief of state:
- President Asif Ali ZARDARI (since 6 September 2008)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza GILANI (since 25 March 2008)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- the president is elected by secret ballot through an Electoral College comprising the members of the Senate, National Assembly, and the provincial assemblies for a five-year term;
- election last held on 6 September 2008 (next to be held not later than 2013);
- note - any person who is a Muslim and not less than 45 years of age and is qualified to be elected as a member of the National Assembly can contest the presidential election;
- the prime minister is selected by the National Assembly;
- election last held on 24 March 2008
- election results:
- ZARDARI elected;
- ZARDARI 481 votes, SIDDIQUI 153 votes, HUSSAIN 44 votes;
- GILANI elected prime minister;
- GILANI 264 votes, Pervaiz ELAHI 42 votes;
- several abstentions
chief of state: President Pervez MUSHARRAF Asif Ali ZARDARI (since 20 June 2001) 6 September 2008)
note: following an October 1999 military coup, General Pervez MUSHARRAF suspended Pakistan's constitution and assumed the additional title of Chief Executive; in May 2000, Pakistan's Supreme Court validated the 1999 coup and granted MUSHARRAF executive and legislative authority for three years following the coup; in June 2001, MUSHARRAF named himself president, replacing Mohammad Rafiq TARAR; an April 2002 referendum extended MUSHARRAF's presidency by five years
head of government: Prime Minister Shaukat AZIZ Syed Yousuf Raza GILANI (since 28 August 2004) 25 March 2008)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
elections: the president is elected by secret ballot (1,170 votes total) through an Electoral College comprising the members of the Senate, National Assembly, and the provincial assemblies for a five-year term; election last held on 6 September 2008 (next to be held not later than 2013); note - any person who is a Muslim and not less than 45 years of age and is qualified to be elected as a member of the National Assembly can contest the presidential election; the prime minister is selected by the National AssemblyAssembly; election results: MUSHARRAF reelected last held on 6 October 2007 (next 24 March 2008
election to be held in October 2012); MUSHARRAF 671 votes; Wajihuddin AHMED 8 results: ZARDARI elected; ZARDARI 481 votes, SIDDIQUI 153 votes, HUSSAIN 44 votes; 6 votes invalid; AZIZ GILANI elected Prime Minister by the National Assembly on 27 August 2004 prime minister; GILANI 264 votes, Pervaiz ELAHI 42 votes; several abstentions
- chief of state:
- President Asif Ali ZARDARI (since 9 September 2008)
note: following President Pervez MUSHARRAF's resignation on 18 August 2008, elections were held on 6 September in which Asif Ali ZARDARI won a clear majority; ZARDARI'S inauguration as president of Pakistan on 9 September solidified the country's return to civilian government after more than eight years of military rule
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza GILANI (since 25 March 2008)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- the president is elected by secret ballot through an Electoral College comprising the members of the Senate, National Assembly, and the provincial assemblies for a five-year term;
- election last held on 6 September 2008 (next to be held not later than 2013);
- note - any person who is a Muslim and not less than 45 years of age and is qualified to be elected as a member of the National Assembly can contest the presidential election;
- the prime minister is selected by the National Assembly;
- election last held on 24 March 2008
- election results:
- Asif Ali ZARDARI elected president;
- ZARDARI 481 votes, SIDDIQUE 153 votes, SYED 44 votes;
- Syed Yousuf Raza GILANI elected prime minister;
- GILANI 264 votes, Pervaiz ELAHI 42 votes;
- several abstentions
chief of state:
President Asif Ali ZARDARI (since 6 9 September 2008)
note:
following President Pervez MUSHARRAF's resignation on 18 August 2008, elections were held on 6 September in which Asif Ali ZARDARI won a clear majority; ZARDARI'S inauguration as president of Pakistan on 9 September solidified the country's return to civilian government after more than eight years of military rule
head of government:
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza GILANI (since 25 March 2008)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
elections:
the president is elected by secret ballot through an Electoral College comprising the members of the Senate, National Assembly, and the provincial assemblies for a five-year term; election last held on 6 September 2008 (next to be held not later than 2013); note - any person who is a Muslim and not less than 45 years of age and is qualified to be elected as a member of the National Assembly can contest the presidential election; the prime minister is selected by the National Assembly; election last held on 24 March 2008
election results:
Asif Ali ZARDARI elected; elected president; ZARDARI 481 votes, SIDDIQUI SIDDIQUE 153 votes, HUSSAIN SYED 44 votes; Syed Yousuf Raza GILANI elected prime minister; GILANI 264 votes, Pervaiz ELAHI 42 votes; several abstentions
- chief of state:
- President Asif Ali ZARDARI (since 9 September 2008)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza GILANI (since 25 March 2008)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
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- elections:
- the president elected by secret ballot through an Electoral College comprising the members of the Senate, National Assembly, and the provincial assemblies for a five-year term;
- election last held on 6 September 2008 (next to be held not later than 2013);
- note - any person who is a Muslim and not less than 45 years of age and is qualified to be elected as a member of the National Assembly can contest the presidential election;
- the prime minister selected by the National Assembly;
- election last held on 24 March 2008
- election results:
- Asif Ali ZARDARI elected president;
- ZARDARI 481 votes, SIDDIQUE 153 votes, SYED 44 votes;
- Syed Yousuf Raza GILANI elected prime minister;
- GILANI 264 votes, Pervaiz ELAHI 42 votes;
- several abstentions
chief of state:
President Asif Ali ZARDARI (since 9 September 2008)note:head of government:
following President Pervez MUSHARRAF's resignation on 18 August 2008, elections were held on 6 September in which Asif Ali ZARDARI won a clear majority; ZARDARI'S inauguration as president of Pakistan on 9 September solidified the country's return to civilian government after more than eight years of military rule
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza GILANI (since 25 March 2008)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
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elections:
the president is elected by secret ballot through an Electoral College comprising the members of the Senate, National Assembly, and the provincial assemblies for a five-year term; election last held on 6 September 2008 (next to be held not later than 2013); note - any person who is a Muslim and not less than 45 years of age and is qualified to be elected as a member of the National Assembly can contest the presidential election; the prime minister is selected by the National Assembly; election last held on 24 March 2008
election results:
Asif Ali ZARDARI elected president; ZARDARI 481 votes, SIDDIQUE 153 votes, SYED 44 votes; Syed Yousuf Raza GILANI elected prime minister; GILANI 264 votes, Pervaiz ELAHI 42 votes; several abstentions
- chief of state:
- President Asif Ali ZARDARI (since 9 September 2008)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza GILANI (since 25 March 2008)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by secret ballot through an Electoral College comprising the members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies for a five-year term;
- election last held on 6 September 2008 (next to be held not later than 2013);
- note - any person who is a Muslim and not less than 45 years of age and is qualified to be elected as a member of the National Assembly can contest the presidential election;
- the prime minister selected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Asif Ali ZARDARI elected president;
- ZARDARI 481 votes, SIDDIQUE 153 votes, SYED 44 votes;
- Syed Yousuf Raza GILANI elected prime minister;
- GILANI 264 votes, Pervaiz ELAHI 42 votes;
- several abstentions
chief of state:
President Asif Ali ZARDARI (since 9 September 2008)
head of government:
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza GILANI (since 25 March 2008)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:the president elected by secret ballot through an Electoral College comprising the members of the Senate, National Assembly, and the provincial assemblies for a five-year term; election last held on 6 September 2008 (next to be held not later than 2013); note - any person who is a Muslim and not less than 45 years of age and is qualified to be elected as a member of the National Assembly can contest the presidential election; the prime minister selected by the National Assembly; election last held on 24 March 2008 Assembly
election results:
Asif Ali ZARDARI elected president; ZARDARI 481 votes, SIDDIQUE 153 votes, SYED 44 votes; Syed Yousuf Raza GILANI elected prime minister; GILANI 264 votes, Pervaiz ELAHI 42 votes; several abstentions
- chief of state:
- President Asif Ali ZARDARI (since 9 September 2008)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz ASHRAF (since 22 June 2012); Deputy Prime Minister Chaudhry Pervais ELAHI (since 25 June 2012)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
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- elections:
- president elected by secret ballot through an Electoral College comprising the members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies for a five-year term;
- election last held on 6 September 2008 (next to be held not later than 2013);
- note - any person who is a Muslim and not less than 45 years of age and qualified to be elected as a member of the National Assembly can contest the presidential election;
- the prime minister selected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Asif Ali ZARDARI elected president;
- ZARDARI 481 votes, SIDDIQUE 153 votes, SYED 44 votes;
- Syed Yousuf Raza GILANI elected prime minister;
- GILANI 264 votes, Pervaiz ELAHI 42 votes;
- several abstentions;
- Prime Minister Raja Pervais ASHRAF elected by Parliament - ASHRAF 211 votes, Sardar Mehtab ABBASI 89 votes
chief of state:
President Asif Ali ZARDARI (since 9 September 2008)
head of government:
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza GILANI Raja Pervaiz ASHRAF (since 22 June 2012); Deputy Prime Minister Chaudhry Pervais ELAHI (since 25 March 2008) June 2012)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by secret ballot through an Electoral College comprising the members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies for a five-year term; election last held on 6 September 2008 (next to be held not later than 2013); note - any person who is a Muslim and not less than 45 years of age and is qualified to be elected as a member of the National Assembly can contest the presidential election; the prime minister selected by the National Assembly
election results:
Asif Ali ZARDARI elected president; ZARDARI 481 votes, SIDDIQUE 153 votes, SYED 44 votes; Syed Yousuf Raza GILANI elected prime minister; GILANI 264 votes, Pervaiz ELAHI 42 votes; several abstentions abstentions; Prime Minister Raja Pervais ASHRAF elected by Parliament - ASHRAF 211 votes, Sardar Mehtab ABBASI 89 votes
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- chief of state:
- President Mamnoon HUSSAIN (since 9 September 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF (since 5 June 2013)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by secret ballot through an Electoral College comprising the members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies for a five-year term;
- election last held on 9 September 2013 (next to be held in 2018);
- prime minister selected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Mamnoon HUSSAIN elected president; Mamnoon HUSSAIN 432 votes, Wajihuddin AHMED 77 votes
chief of state:
President Asif Ali ZARDARI Mamnoon HUSSAIN (since 9 September 2008) 2013)
head of government:
Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz ASHRAF (since 22 June 2012); Deputy Prime Minister Chaudhry Pervais ELAHI Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF (since 25 5 June 2012) 2013)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by secret ballot through an Electoral College comprising the members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies for a five-year term; election last held on 6 9 September 2008 2013 (next to be held not later than 2013); note - any person who is a Muslim and not less than 45 years of age and qualified to be elected as a member of the National Assembly can contest the presidential election; the in 2018); prime minister selected by the National Assembly
election results:Asif Ali ZARDARI Mamnoon HUSSAIN elected president; ZARDARI 481 votes, SIDDIQUE 153 votes, SYED 44 votes; Syed Yousuf Raza GILANI elected prime minister; GILANI 264 votes, Pervaiz ELAHI 42 votes; several abstentions; Prime Minister Raja Pervais ASHRAF elected by Parliament - ASHRAF 211 Mamnoon HUSSAIN 432 votes, Sardar Mehtab ABBASI 89 Wajihuddin AHMED 77 votes
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- President Mamnoon HUSSAIN (since 9 September 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF (since 5 June 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the Electoral College consisting of members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies for a 5-year term (eligible for reelection);
- election last held on 9 September 2013 (next to be held in 2018);
- prime minister selected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Mamnoon HUSSAIN elected president; Mamnoon HUSSAIN (PML-N) 432 votes, Wajihuddin AHMED (PTI) 77 votes
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by
elections:secret ballot through an the Electoral College comprising the consisting of members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies for a five-year term; 5-year term (eligible for reelection); election last held on 9 September 2013 (next to be held in 2018); prime minister selected by the National Assembly
election results:
- chief of state:
- President Mamnoon HUSSAIN (since 9 September 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan ABBASI (since 1 August 2017); Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF resigned 7/28/17
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the Electoral College consisting of members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies for a 5-year term (limited to 2 consecutive terms);
- election last held on 9 September 2013 (next to be held in 2018);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Mamnoon HUSSAIN elected president; Mamnoon HUSSAIN (PML-N) 432 votes, Wajihuddin AHMED (PTI) 77 votes
chief of state: President Mamnoon HUSSAIN (since 9 September 2013)
head of government: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan ABBASI (since 1 August 2017); Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF (since 5 June 2013) resigned 7/28/17
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the Electoral College consisting of members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies for a 5-year term (eligible for reelection); (limited to 2 consecutive terms); election last held on 9 September 2013 (next to be held in 2018); prime minister selected elected by the National Assembly
election results: Mamnoon HUSSAIN elected president; Mamnoon HUSSAIN (PML-N) 432 votes, Wajihuddin AHMED (PTI) 77 votes
- chief of state:
- President Arif ALVI (since 9 September 2018)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Imran KHAN (since 18 August 2018)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the Electoral College consisting of members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies for a 5-year term (limited to 2 consecutive terms);
- election last held on 9 September 2013 (next to be held on 4 September 2018);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Arif ALVI elected president;
- Electoral College vote - Arif ALVI (PTI) 353, Fazl-ur-RAHMAN(MMA) 185, Aitzaz AHSAN (PPPP) 124;
- Imran KHAN elected prime minister: National Assembly vote - Imran KHAN (PTI) 176, Shebaz SHARIF (PML-N) 96
chief of state: President Mamnoon HUSSAIN Arif ALVI (since 9 September 2013) 2018)
head of government: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan ABBASI Imran KHAN (since 1 18 August 2017); Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz SHARIF resigned 7/28/17 2018)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the Electoral College consisting of members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies for a 5-year term (limited to 2 consecutive terms); election last held on 9 September 2013 (next to be held in on 4 September 2018); prime minister elected by the National Assembly
election results: Mamnoon HUSSAIN Arif ALVI elected president; Mamnoon HUSSAIN (PML-N) 432 votes, Wajihuddin AHMED Electoral College vote - Arif ALVI (PTI) 77 votes 353, Fazl-ur-RAHMAN(MMA) 185, Aitzaz AHSAN (PPPP) 124; Imran KHAN elected prime minister: National Assembly vote - Imran KHAN (PTI) 176, Shebaz SHARIF (PML-N) 96
The same text in 3 editions, 2019 to 2021.
- chief of state:
- President Arif ALVI (since 9 September 2018)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Imran KHAN (since 18 August 2018)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the Electoral College consisting of members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies for a 5-year term (limited to 2 consecutive terms);
- election last held on 4 September 2018 (next to be held in 2023);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on 17 August 2018
- election results:
- Arif ALVI elected president;
- Electoral College vote - Arif ALVI (PTI) 352, Fazl-ur-REHMAN (MMA) 184, Aitzaz AHSAN (PPP) 124;
- Imran KHAN elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - Imran KHAN (PTI) 176, Shehbaz SHARIF (PML-N) 96
chief of state: President Arif ALVI (since 9 September 2018)
head of government: Prime Minister Imran KHAN (since 18 August 2018)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the Electoral College consisting of members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies for a 5-year term (limited to 2 consecutive terms); election last held on 9 4 September 2013 2018 (next to be held on 4 September 2018); in 2023); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on 17 August 2018
election results: Arif ALVI elected president; Electoral College vote - Arif ALVI (PTI) 353, Fazl-ur-RAHMAN(MMA) 185, 352, Fazl-ur-REHMAN (MMA) 184, Aitzaz AHSAN (PPPP) (PPP) 124; Imran KHAN elected prime minister: minister; National Assembly vote - Imran KHAN (PTI) 176, Shebaz Shehbaz SHARIF (PML-N) 96
- chief of state:
- President Arif ALVI (since 9 September 2018)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Shehbaz SHARIF (since 11 April 2022); former Prime Minister Imran KHAN on 10 April lost a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the Electoral College consisting of members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies for a 5-year term (limited to 2 consecutive terms);
- election last held on 4 September 2018 (next to be held in 2023);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on 17 August 2018
- election results:
- 2018: Arif ALVI elected president;
- Electoral College vote - Arif ALVI (PTI) 352, Fazl-ur-REHMAN (MMA) 184, Aitzaz AHSAN (PPP) 124;
- Imran KHAN elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - Imran KHAN (PTI) 176, Shehbaz SHARIF (PML-N) 96
chief of state: President Arif ALVI (since 9 September 2018)
head of government: Prime Minister Shehbaz SHARIF (since 11 April 2022); former Prime Minister Imran KHAN (since 18 August 2018) on 10 April lost a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the Electoral College consisting of members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies for a 5-year term (limited to 2 consecutive terms); election last held on 4 September 2018 (next to be held in 2023); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on 17 August 2018
election results: 2018: Arif ALVI elected president; Electoral College vote - Arif ALVI (PTI) 352, Fazl-ur-REHMAN (MMA) 184, Aitzaz AHSAN (PPP) 124; Imran KHAN elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - Imran KHAN (PTI) 176, Shehbaz SHARIF (PML-N) 96
- chief of state:
- President Arif ALVI (since 9 September 2018)
- head of government:
- Interim Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq KAKAR (since 14 August 2023); caretaker cabinet (since 17 August 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the Electoral College consisting of members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies for a 5-year term (limited to 2 consecutive terms);
- election last held on 4 September 2018 (next expected to be held in early 2024);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on 11 April 2022
- election results:
- 2018: Arif ALVI elected president;
- Electoral College vote - Arif ALVI (PTI) 352, Fazl-ur-REHMAN (MMA) 184, Aitzaz AHSAN (PPP) 124;
- Imran KHAN elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - Imran KHAN (PTI) 176, Shehbaz SHARIF (PML-N) 96
2013: Mamnoon HUSSAIN elected president; National Assembly vote - Mamnoon HUSSAIN (PML-N) 432, Wajihuddin AHMED (PTI) 77
chief of state: President Arif ALVI (since 9 September 2018)
head of government: Interim Prime Minister Shehbaz SHARIF Anwaar-ul-Haq KAKAR (since 11 April 2022); former Prime Minister Imran KHAN on 10 April lost a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly 14 August 2023); caretaker cabinet (since 17 August 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president upon the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the Electoral College consisting of members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies for a 5-year term (limited to 2 consecutive terms); election last held on 4 September 2018 (next expected to be held in 2023); early 2024); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on 17 August 2018 11 April 2022
election results:
2018: Arif ALVI elected president; Electoral College vote - Arif ALVI (PTI) 352, Fazl-ur-REHMAN (MMA) 184, Aitzaz AHSAN (PPP) 124; Imran KHAN elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - Imran KHAN (PTI) 176, Shehbaz SHARIF (PML-N) 96
2013: Mamnoon HUSSAIN elected president; National Assembly vote - Mamnoon HUSSAIN (PML-N) 432, Wajihuddin AHMED (PTI) 77
- chief of state:
- President Asif Ali ZARDARI (since 10 March 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Shahbaz SHARIF (since 3 March 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the Electoral College consisting of members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies for a 5-year term (limited to 2 consecutive terms);
- election last held on 9 March 2024 (next to be held in 2029)
- election results:
- 2024: Asif Ali ZARDARI elected president;
- National Assembly vote - Asif Ali ZARDARI (PPP) 411 votes, Mehmood Khan ACHAKZALI (PMAP) 181 votes;
- Shahbaz SHARIF elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - Shahbaz SHARIF (PML-N) 201, Omar AYUB (PTI) 92
- 2018: Arif ALVI elected president;
- Electoral College vote - Arif ALVI (PTI) 352, Fazl-ur-REHMAN (MMA) 184, Aitzaz AHSAN (PPP) 124;
- Imran KHAN elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - Imran KHAN (PTI) 176, Shehbaz SHARIF (PML-N) 96
chief of state: President Arif ALVI Asif Ali ZARDARI (since 9 September 2018) 10 March 2024)
head of government: Interim Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq KAKAR (since 14 August 2023); caretaker cabinet Shahbaz SHARIF (since 17 August 2023) 3 March 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president upon on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the Electoral College consisting of members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies for a 5-year term (limited to 2 consecutive terms); election last held on 4 September 2018 9 March 2024 (next expected to be held in early 2024); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on 11 April 2022 2029)
election results:
2024: Asif Ali ZARDARI elected president; National Assembly vote - Asif Ali ZARDARI (PPP) 411 votes, Mehmood Khan ACHAKZALI (PMAP) 181 votes; Shahbaz SHARIF elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - Shahbaz SHARIF (PML-N) 201, Omar AYUB (PTI) 92
2018: Arif ALVI elected president; Electoral College vote - Arif ALVI (PTI) 352, Fazl-ur-REHMAN (MMA) 184, Aitzaz AHSAN (PPP) 124; Imran KHAN elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - Imran KHAN (PTI) 176, Shehbaz SHARIF (PML-N) 96
2013: Mamnoon HUSSAIN elected president; National Assembly vote - Mamnoon HUSSAIN (PML-N) 432, Wajihuddin AHMED (PTI) 77
- chief of state:
- President Asif Ali ZARDARI (since 10 March 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz SHARIF (since 3 March 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election/appointment process:
- president indirectly elected for a 5-year term (limited to 2 consecutive terms) by the Electoral College, which consists of members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies;
- prime minister elected for a 5-year term by the National Assembly
- most recent election date:
- 9 March 2024
- election results:
- 2024: Asif Ali ZARDARI elected president;
- National Assembly vote - Asif Ali ZARDARI (PPP) 411 votes, Mehmood Khan ACHAKZALI (PMAP) 181 votes;
- Shehbaz SHARIF elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - Shehbaz SHARIF (PML-N) 201, Omar AYUB (PTI) 92
- expected date of next election:
- 2029
chief of state: President Asif Ali ZARDARI (since 10 March 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Shahbaz Muhammad Shehbaz SHARIF (since 3 March 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime ministerelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president indirectly elected for a 5-year term (limited to 2 consecutive terms) by the Electoral College consisting College, which consists of members of the Senate, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies assemblies; prime minister elected for a 5-year term (limited to 2 consecutive terms); by the National Assembly
most recent election last held on date: 9 March 2024 (next to be held in 2029)
election results:
2024: Asif Ali ZARDARI elected president; National Assembly vote - Asif Ali ZARDARI (PPP) 411 votes, Mehmood Khan ACHAKZALI (PMAP) 181 votes; Shahbaz Shehbaz SHARIF elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - Shahbaz Shehbaz SHARIF (PML-N) 201, Omar AYUB (PTI) 922018: Arif ALVI elected president; Electoral College vote - Arif ALVI (PTI) 352, Fazl-ur-REHMAN (MMA) 184, Aitzaz AHSAN (PPP) 124; Imran KHAN elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - Imran KHAN (PTI) 176, Shehbaz SHARIF (PML-N) 96 expected date of next election: 2029
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Pakistan: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/pakistan/executive-branch.