Electoral Reforms in Pakistan During the PPP 4th Regime and Its Implementation Status: A Reappraisal

Abstract

Elections are an essential element of modern democracy. For fair, free and transparent elections conduction, electoral reforms are necessary. However, the implementation and enforcement of these electoral reforms are more important, and for implementation of continuity of democratic transition is of far greater importance. This paper attempted to highlight electoral reforms, both in law and constitution, made during the 4th regime of the Pakistan People’s Party. This brief paper investigates to what extent the constitutional amendments brought the election process in line. The paper also points out the implementation of these renewed efforts of election reforms in the 2013 general elections. This paper will be beneficial for scholars, Political Science and Pakistan Studies students and researchers. Data is mostly collected through secondary sources like books, journal articles, reports and reliable newspapers articles. For data application, the qualitative method is selected. The descriptive model of research is used to describe the facts of electoral reforms in Pakistan during the 4th regime of the PPP and its implementation in the 2013 general elections. The electoral reforms in Pakistan during the PPP government (2008-2013) did not guarantee good results; however, its implementation and enforcement in the 2013 elections are important.