Explanation
- The first general elections in Pakistan were held on 7 December 1970.
- Conducted under the Legal Framework Order (LFO) issued by General Yahya Khan.
Seats Structure:
Total seats: 313 seats in National Assembly
General seats: 300 seats
- East Pakistan: 162 seats
- West Pakistan: 138 seats
Reserved seats for women: 13 seats
- East Pakistan: 7 seats
- West Pakistan: 6 seats
Main Results:
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (Awami League)
- Seats won: 167
- Votes: 12,937,162
- Percentage: 39.20%
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (PPP)
- Seats won: 86
- Votes: 6,148,923
- Percentage: 18.63%
Last verified on 21-06-2026