How many Seats in Pakistan’s National Assembly?
The National Assembly of Pakistan is the lower house of the Parliament and plays a key role in law-making and holding the government accountable. As of now, the National Assembly has a total of 336 seats, divided into general seats and reserved seats for women and non-Muslims.
Breakdown of National Assembly Seats
- General Seats: 266
(Elected directly by the people) - Reserved for Women: 60
(Allocated to political parties based on their performance in general seats per province) - Reserved for Non-Muslims: 10
(Elected through proportional representation across the whole country)
Province-Wise Seat Distribution
| 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 |
Key Facts
- Members serve a 5-year term unless the Assembly is dissolved earlier.
- The President or Prime Minister can dissolve the Assembly under certain constitutional rules.
- Reserved seats are not directly elected but are proportionally assigned based on party performance.
