When were non-party based elections held in Pakistan?

Correct answer: 1985. General Zia-ul-Haq held non-party elections in 1985.

Background: Candidates stood as individuals, not as party members.

• 1980: 1980 is not the year.
• 1983: 1983 is not the year.
• 1988: 1988 was a party-based election.

Did you know? Muhammad Khan Junejo became Prime Minister after the elections.

Memory trick: Non-party = 1985.