The policies of General Yahya were also responsible for the genocide of Bangladesh during the independence movement for West Pakistan. Pakistan, under military rule for a total of 33 years, has experienced the blunt consequences of diminishing democratic value. Erosion of Electoral DemocracyPakistan’s 2024 general elections epitomize the growing authoritarianism in the country. This display of results irregularity illustrates how deeply the general elections of Pakistan were influenced; far from being considered free and fair. Until internal strife and reform succeed in overpowering the civil-military oligarchy, an authoritarian slide is likely to continue in Pakistan.