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October 18, 2023

Female voter turnout

Source: The Express Tribune

As the general elections in Pakistan edge closer, the persistent issue of low participation of female voters has continued to impede the democratic process. The numerical disparities over the past decade sketch an alarming picture. While general elections have maintained an average overall turnout of 50%, the female turnout alone has plateaued at an unsettling 40%.

Click here to read the full article published by The Express Tribune on 18 October 2023.

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As the general elections in Pakistan edge closer, the persistent issue of low participation of female voters has continued to impede the democratic process. The numerical disparities over the past decade sketch an alarming picture. While general elections have maintained an average overall turnout of 50%, the female turnout alone has plateaued at an unsettling 40%.

Click here to read the full article published by The Express Tribune on 18 October 2023.

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