The first general elections in Pakistan were held on 7 December 1970 under General Yahya Khan’s regime. These were the first elections conducted on the basis of direct adult franchise. The Awami League, led by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, won a majority, while Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) led by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto dominated in West Pakistan.
The first general elections in Pakistan were held on ________?
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