1988 Pakistani General Elections

The 1988 Pakistani General Elections were held on November 16, following the death of military dictator General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq in a plane crash. These elections aimed to restore democratic governance after years of military rule. Key political parties, including Benazir Bhutto's Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League (PML), contested for power. The elections resulted in a victory for the PPP, leading to Benazir Bhutto becoming Pakistan's first female Prime Minister. This marked a significant shift towards civilian rule and the re-establishment of democratic processes in Pakistan.