1993 Pakistani presidential election

1993 presidential election in Pakistan 13 November 1993 1993 Pakistani presidential election Pakistan presidential 1997 Pakistani presidential election 1997 464 votes of the Electoral College 233 Farooq Leghari (cropped) (cropped).jpg Farooq Leghari Pakistan People's Party Punjab 273 2 + ICTBalochistan Balochistan was not carried by either candidate because both candidates received 21 votes respectively. 58.83% Wasim Sajjad (cropped).png Wasim Sajjad Pakistan Muslim League (N) Punjab 167 1Balochistan Wasim Sajjad (Acting president) Farooq Leghari Pakistan People's Party Pakistan Muslim League (N) President President 1988 1988 Pakistani presidential election File:1993 Pakistani presidential election results.svg Map of the results 35.99% An indirect presidential election was held in Pakistan on 13 November 1993 to select the eighth president of Pakistan.Ziring Lawrence 1993-12-01 The Second Stage in Pakistani Politics: The 1993 Elections https://online.ucpress.edu/as/article/33/12/1175/23047/The-Second-Stage-in-Pakistani-Politics-The-1993 Asian Survey en 33 12 1175–1185 10.2307/2645177 2645177 0004-4687 subscription The election resulted in Farooq Leghari, candidate for the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), emerging victorious over his opponent, Wasim Sajjad, candidate for the Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML(N)). The election followed the Electoral College of Pakistan as defined in the 1973 constitution and involved voting from both houses of parliament in addition to the provincial assemblies.Sarfraz Amir Wasim Mahira 2024-03-09 How is the president elected in Pakistan? https://www.dawn.com/news/1820252 2025-06-12 DAWN.COM en Background In 1990, Nawaz Sharif, leader of the PML(N) was elected prime minister of Pakistan after defeating his rival, Benazir Bhutto, who campaigned for the PPP.Elections 1990: Benazir out, Nawaz in — with President Ishaq's aegis https://www.geo.tv/latest/529026-elections-1990-benazir-out-nawaz-in-with-president-ishaqs-aegis 2025-06-12 www.geo.tv en However, in April 1993, Ghulam Ishaq Khan, president at the time, dismissed Sharif's government on charges of corruption and maladministration.Gargan Edward A. 1993-07-19 Pakistan Government Collapses; Elections Are Called https://www.nytimes.com/1993/07/19/world/pakistan-government-collapses-elections-are-called.html 2025-06-12 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that Khan exceeded his powers as president by removing Sharif and so restored him as prime minister, thus leading to greater political turmoil as both men worked to consolidate their control in the country.1993-05-29 Opinion The Verdict on Two Courts; Judicial Courage in Pakistan https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/29/opinion/the-verdict-on-two-courts-judicial-courage-in-pakistan.html 2025-06-12 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 This conflict between Sharif and Khan resulted in both men resigning on 18 July 1993 after pressure from the Pakistan Army, resulting in a general election being held on 6 October 1993.Top Two Political Powers Resign In Pakistan -- Benazir Bhutto Sees Opportunity To Regain Status The Seattle Times https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19930719/1711814/top-two-political-powers-resign-in-pakistan----benazir-bhutto-sees-opportunity-to-regain-status 2025-06-12 archive.seattletimes.com The general election resulted in the PPP winning the most seats at 86 compared to the PML(N)'s 73; however, this number was not sufficient for a majority, leading to both parties rallying independent politicians to vote for their respective candidates, Bhutto or Sharif, as prime minister in the National Assembly. The National Assembly voted for a prime minister on 19 October 1993, ultimately electing Bhutto as prime minister for a second, non-consecutive, term.Bhutto Elected Pakistan's Premier, Says She Hopes to End Isolation The Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/27/AR2007122701006.html 2025-06-12 en-US 0190-8286 Campaign In between the resignation of Ghulam Ishaq Khan as president and the election of a new president after the general election, Wasim Sajjad, then chairman of the Senate, was elected as acting president. Despite the outbreak of a fire on Pakistan's parliament building on 9 November 1993, the presidential election was not postponed because the election venue was shifted to the State Bank of Pakistan building. The PPP declared its backing for Farooq Leghari, a Baloch whose family had settled in Punjab and head of the Leghari tribe. Leghari joined the PPP in 1973 after an invitation from Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and became the party's secretary-general in 1978. Leghari opposed the Zia-ul-Haq regime and was arrested several time for leading mass demonstrations. Leghari also served as minister for water and power during the first Benazir Bhutto government until its dismissal by Ghulam Ishaq Khan in 1990.tariq.ismaeel 2010-10-20 Hundreds mourn as Leghari is laid to rest https://tribune.com.pk/story/65401/hundreds-mourn-as-leghari-is-laid-to-rest 2025-06-12 The Express Tribune en The PML(N) put its backing behind Wasim Sajjad, a Punjabi conservative politician who served as both interior minister and minister of law and justice during the Muhammad Khan Junejo government.Wasim Sajjad PrideOfPakistan.com https://www.prideofpakistan.com/who-is-who-detail/Wasim-Sajjad/156 2025-06-12 Pride of Pakistan After the death of Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, Sajjad joined the PML(N). Results The electorate composed of 464 members of the national and provincial assemblies. Leghari emerged victorious with 273 votes compared to Sajjad's 167, with other candidates winning 24.Associated Press 1993-11-14 BHUTTO'S CANDIDATE, LEGHARI, ELECTED PRESIDENT OF PAKISTAN https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1993/11/14/bhuttos-candidate-leghari-elected-president-of-pakistan/68ed1031-b823-4c5d-ab48-2bffd9a5d4bc/ 2025-06-12 The Washington Post en-US 0190-8286 In the provincial assemblies, Leghari won 103 total votes compared to Sajjad's 59, winning Sindh, Punjab, and tying in Balochistan. Sajjad only won the North-West Frontier Province. Leghari also earned the confidence of the Senate by earning 48 votes compared to Sajjad's 30, despite the PML(N) holding far more seats in the Senate. Even the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), a Muhajir-led party based in Karachi and a key rival of the PPP in Sindh, cast its votes in favour of Leghari. Leghari was sworn in as the eighth president of Pakistan on 14 November 1993, serving until 1997 after he dismissed the second Benazir Bhutto government under the Eighth Amendment on charges of corruption, extrajudicial killings, and lawlessness.Rizvi H. https://books.google.com/books?id=ZwGIDAAAQBAJ&pg=PA223 Military, State and Society in Pakistan 2000-05-15 Springer 978-0-230-59904-8 en Notes References Category:Presidential elections in Pakistan Category:1993 elections in Pakistan