Google has unveiled a new feature for Pakistani users that allows them to explore the latest trends and insights related to the upcoming general elections in 2024. The Google Search Trends page for Pakistan’s elections¹ provides a comprehensive overview of the most searched candidates, parties, issues, and constituencies across the country.
The page also features interactive maps, charts, and graphs that show how the search interest for different political entities and topics varies by region and time. Users can compare the search popularity of different parties and candidates, as well as see which issues are most important to voters in different areas. The page also offers links to relevant news articles, videos, and social media posts from various sources.
Google says that the Search Trends page is designed to help users make informed decisions and participate in the democratic process. The page is updated daily with the latest data from Google Search, which reflects the real-time interest and curiosity of millions of users. Google also claims that the page is unbiased and objective, as it does not endorse any political party or candidate, nor does it influence the ranking of the search results.
The Search Trends page is part of Google’s broader efforts to support free and fair elections in Pakistan and around the world. Google has previously launched similar pages for elections in India, Nigeria, South Africa, and the United States. Google also provides tools and resources for voters, such as voter registration information, polling station locations, and election security tips.
The 2024 general elections in Pakistan are scheduled to be held on 8 February 2024, to elect the members of the 16th National Assembly and the four provincial assemblies. The elections are expected to be highly competitive and contentious, as the main contenders are the Pakistan Muslim League (N), led by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and the Pakistan Peoples Party, led by former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.