Explanation

• MNA stands for Member of the National Assembly.
• Pakistan’s National Assembly has 336 seats.
• An MNA is an elected representative in the lower house of Parliament.
• The normal term of the National Assembly is 5 years, unless dissolved earlier.
• MNAs are elected through general elections.

Last verified on 04-09-2026

Explanation

• MPA stands for Member of Provincial Assembly.
• An MPA is an elected representative in a provincial legislative assembly.
• MPAs participate in making provincial laws and overseeing the provincial government.

Additional information:

• MNA = Member of National Assembly.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

Explanation

• Term: 5 Years
• Total Seats: 336
• General Seats: 266
• Reserved Seats for Women: 60
• Reserved Seats for Non-Muslims (Minorities): 10

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• Name: Fahmida Mirza
• Tenure: 2008–2013
• Votes received: 249
• Opponent votes (Muhammad Israr Tareen): 70
• Party: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)

Additional information:

• The first Speaker of the National Assembly was Quid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• The National Assembly and Senate together are called Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) of Pakistan.
• It is the bicameral (two-house) legislature of Pakistan.
• The term Majlis-e-Shoora is mentioned in the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973.
• It makes laws, approves the budget, and represents the people and provinces.
• The Parliament consists of the President and two Houses.

Last verified on 25-06-2026