Explanation

• The Majlis-e-Shura is the Parliament of Pakistan.

It consists of two houses:

1. National Assembly (Lower House - 336 Seats)
2. Senate (Upper House - 96 Seats)

It is the main legislative body that makes laws in Pakistan.

• Constitutional Article: Article 50 of the Constitution of Pakistan (1973)

Last verified on 10-05-2026

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

• General Seats: 266
  • Women Seats: 60
  • Non-Muslim Seats: 10
  • Total Seats: 336
  • Old strength: 342 (reduced after KPK seats changed from 61 → 55)
  • Constitution Reference: Article 51 (1) & 3(a)
  
  
  Additional information:
  • Minimum age to contest NA election: 25 years
  • Seats increase or decrease based on population
  • National Assembly = Lower House
  • Senate = Upper House

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly: 145 seats

• 115 General
• 26 Women
• 4 Non-Muslims

Additional information:

Punjab Assembly: 371 seats

• 297 General
• 66 Women
• 8 Non-Muslims

Sindh Assembly: 168 seats

• 130 General
• 29 Women
• 9 Non-Muslims

Balochistan Assembly: 65 seats

• 51 General
• 11 Women
• 3 Non-Muslims

Last verified on 08-09-2026

Explanation

• MP stands for Member of Parliament.
• An MP is an elected representative in a country’s parliament.
• In Pakistan, Members of Parliament serve in the National Assembly or Senate.

Last verified on 06-09-2026