How Many Seats In Pakistan National Assembly?
The National Assembly of Pakistan has a total of 336 seats. Out of these, 266 members are selected through the electoral process. Further, 10 seats reserved for non-Muslims. And, the remaining 60 seats are reserved for women, and allocated to political parties in proportion to their elected general seats in each province. While the 10 seats reserved for non-Muslims are elected on the basis of the entire country as a single constituency.
Seat Distribution:
- General Seats: 266
- Reserved Seats for Women: 60
- Reserved Seats for Non-Muslims: 10
Provincial and Territorial Allocation:
| Province/Territory | General Seats | Women Seats | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab | 141 | 32 | 173 |
| Sindh | 61 | 14 | 75 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 45 | 10 | 55 |
| Balochistan | 16 | 4 | 20 |
| Federal Capital | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Non-Muslims | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Total | 266 | 60 | 336 |
The National Assembly of Pakistan is the lower house of the Parliament of Pakistan, responsible for legislation and governance oversight. The National Assembly members serve for five years unless dissolved earlier by the President or Prime Minister under specific constitutional provisions.
