Pakistani Islamisation programme referendum, 1984

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A referendum on the Islamisation policy of President Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq was held in Pakistan on 19 December 1984. Voters were asked whether they supported Zia-ul-Haq's proposals for amending several laws in accordance with the Koran and Sunnah, whether they wanted this process to continue, and whether they supported the Islamic ideology of Pakistan.[1] The referendum also served as way of extending Zia-ul-Haq's presidential term by five years.[2] It was reportedly approved by 98.5% of voters, with a turnout of 62.2%.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
For 21,253,757 98.5
Against 316,918 1.5
Invalid/blank votes 180,226 -
Total 21,750,901 100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. ^ a b Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p677 ISBN 019924958
  2. ^ Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p673 ISBN 019924958
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