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Baffled, optimistic, or disheartened: Perspectives of Australian Pakistanis on elections in their homeland.

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PAKISTAN ELECTIONS

Supporters of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) attend an election campaign ahead of the general elections in Karachi, Pakistan, 05 February 2024. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced that general elections for the parliament and four provincial assemblies are scheduled to take place on 08 February 2024. The National Assembly comprises 266 general and 70 reserved seats. EPA/SHAHZAIB AKBER Source: EPA / SHAHZAIB AKBER/EPA

Australian-based Pakistanis are keeping a close eye on their country's rapidly changing political landscape and general elections. During talks with SBS Urdu, Pakistanis living in Australia reacted to the country's elections and expressed hope for a better future despite concerns about the current situation in Pakistan.

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Australian-based Pakistanis are keeping a close eye on their country's rapidly changing political landscape and general elections. During talks with SBS Urdu, Pakistanis living in Australia reacted to the country's elections and expressed hope for a better future despite concerns about the current situation in Pakistan.

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