The Dawn.com 2018 elections survey has returned with some interesting — and some rather concerning — statistics.

Take this, for instance: only 41 per cent of the 18,136 respondents said they believe the July 25 elections will be free and fair. A little over 31pc think the elections will not be fair and nearly 28pc are unsure.

Interestingly, the survey showed that the older you are, the more likely you are to say the elections might not be free.

Also notable is the fact that out of the respondents from all four provinces, a majority of those who took the survey from Balochistan (nearly 54%) think the elections will not be free and fair.

Question: Do you believe the upcoming elections will be free and fair?

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