As part of the Dawn.com elections 2018 survey, we asked our readers to what extent they think certain institutions or organisations will impact the outcome of the 2018 elections.

Some interesting numbers turned up.

Almost half of the 18,136 respondents said they believe the judiciary will have an impact on the elections, with nearly 26 per cent saying it will have a 'big impact'.

Q: To what extent will the following impact the outcome of the elections?

Judiciary

Meanwhile, the armed forces were seen to have the biggest impact on the elections out of all institutions/organisations by the respondents.

Military

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