Explanation

• In Pakistan, laws and bills are approved through the Parliament.
• The National Assembly is the lower house of Parliament and plays a major legislative role.
• Public welfare bills are discussed, debated, and passed there.

Last verified on 12-05-2026

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

• 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

• A legislative system with two houses (e.g., Senate & National Assembly).
• It provides checks and balances in law-making.
• From 1947 to 1973, Pakistan had a unicameral legislature with only the National Assembly.
• The 1973 Constitution introduced a bicameral system, adding the Senate alongside the National Assembly.

Last verified on 09-05-2026

Explanation

Constitution of Pakistan 1962

• Women seats: 6
• Total Assembly: 156 members (150 + 6)
• Division: 3 East + 3 West Pakistan
• Election: Indirect

Additional information:

Constitution of Pakistan 1956

• Women seats: 10
• Total Assembly: 310 members
• Division: 5 East Pakistan + 5 West Pakistan
• System: Parliamentary

Constitution of Pakistan 1973

• Originally women seats: 10
• Later increased: 20 (1985) → 60 (since 2002)
• Current system: Proportional representation
• Total Assembly (today): 336 seats

Last verified on 01-05-2026