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

• Members of the Senate of Pakistan serve a 6-year term.
• One-half of the Senators retire every 3 years, ensuring continuity in the Senate.

Additional information:

Last verified on 02-07-2026

Explanation

The current Chairman of the Senate is Yousaf Raza Gillani.

• Party: Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP)

• Oath Date: April 9, 2024

• Tenure: March 2021 to March 2027

• Constituency: Federal Capital

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اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ ضرور پڑھیں

The current seats of senate are:

Explanation

Gurdeep Singh of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf became the first turban-clad Sikh

He is a representative from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan's Senate.

He secured 103 votes.

While Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam's Ranjeet Singh got 25 votes.

Awami National Party's Asif Bhatti received 12 votes.

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

Explanation

• Under the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the minimum age for a Senator is 30 years.
• The condition is mentioned in Article 62 of the Constitution.

Additional information:

• Member National Assembly (MNA): 25 years
  Prime Minister: Must be an MNA (minimum 25 years)
  President of Pakistan: 45 years

Last verified on 12-01-2026

Explanation

After 18th Amendment Strength: 104 members

Provincial Representation: 23 members per province

After 2024 Elections: 96 members

Last verified on 03-05-2026

Explanation

About Senate of Pakistan

• Senate: Upper House of Pakistan
• Senate in Urdu: ایوان بالا
• Senate elections: after 3 years
• Members term: 6 years
• Half of the Senate members retire after: 3 years
• Formation: 1973
• Original members: 45
• Raised to 63: 1977
• Raised 87: 2 March, 1985
• Raised to 100: 2002
• Current: 96

Additional information:

• Head of Senate is called: Chairman
• National Assembly & Senate: Makes up the Parliament of Pakistan
• Seats for each province: 23
• Baluchistan, Sindh, KPK, Punjab Women Seats: 4
• ICT Women Seat: 1
• Total Women Seats: 17

First woman deputy chairperson: Dr Noor Jahan Panezai.

Youngest Chairman Senate: Sadiq Sanjrani.

First Chairman Senate: Habib Ullah Khan.

First Hindu Woman Senator: Kirshna Kumari.

Last verified on 24-03-2026

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 Senate of Pakistan (ایوانِ بالا) represents all provinces equally in the Parliament of Pakistan.
• Each province is given equal seats (23), regardless of population size.
• Senate term: 6 years, with half members retiring every 3 years.

Last verified on 11-05-2026