POLITICS & POLICY MAKING

The National Assembly Secretariat has released the updated party positions in the lower house of Parliament following the recent allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities.
According to the official data, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) remains the largest party in the National Assembly with its total strength rising to 123 seats, including 13 newly allocated reserved seats.
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) follows with 74 total seats, having gained 4 reserved seats.
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) now holds 22 seats, while the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has increased its representation to 10 members.
The Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), which includes members originally affiliated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), maintains 80 seats in the National Assembly. Meanwhile, there are 5 independent members in the house.
đź§ľ Total Strength at 336
According to the National Assembly Secretariat, the total number of seats currently stands at 336, reflecting the latest allocations and constitutional adjustments.
This updated configuration is crucial in the formation of legislative majorities, voting on bills, and deciding the fate of motions in Parliament. Analysts say it could also play a vital role in future political alignments and coalition formations.
The allocation of reserved seats follows the Supreme Court’s decision which directed the restoration of these seats and their subsequent distribution among eligible parties, excluding those disqualified on technical grounds.