Explanation

• Parliament is an essential part of any government because it makes laws, debates national issues, and represents the people.
• It ensures democratic governance and checks and balances in the political system.
• The Parliament usually consists of two houses in many countries: Upper House (Senate) and Lower House (National Assembly / House of Representatives).

Last verified on 16-03-2026

Explanation

• National Assembly Founded in 1947, Karachi.
• National Assembly is the Lower House of Parliament.
• Senate is the Upper house of Parliament.
• Old member 342 now 336.

Last verified on 08-03-2026

Explanation

• Passed in: May 2018 by the National Assembly of Pakistan

Purpose:

• Allows transgender persons to self-identify their gender on official documents
• Prohibits discrimination in jobs, education, healthcare
• Grants rights to inheritance and social welfare

Last verified on 04-02-2026

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

• 160 seats was won by awami league in the 1970 election
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• In the elections of 1970, the Awami League won 167 of 169 East Pakistan seats in the National Assembly
• but none of West Pakistan's 138 seats.
• It also won 288 of the 300 provincial assembly seats in East Pakistan.
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