Sikandar Sultan Raja was appointed as the CEC in January 2020. He oversaw the 2024 General Elections, which were notable for the use of the 2023 Digital Census data for delimitation and the significant challenges regarding the allocation of symbols and election delays.
1962
Which Provincial Assembly elected Maryam Nawaz Sharif as the first female Chief Minister in Pakistan's history in 2024?
In February 2024, the Punjab Assembly elected Maryam Nawaz Sharif as the Chief Minister of Punjab. This was a historic event as she became the first woman to lead a provincial government in Pakistan.
1963
Which political party formed the provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) following the 2024 elections?
In KP, candidates backed by the PTI won a landslide victory. After the elections, they joined the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) as a bloc and elected Ali Amin Gandapur as the Chief Minister of the province.
1964
Who is the current Leader of the House in the 16th National Assembly (elected in March 2024)?
Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif was elected as the Prime Minister (Leader of the House) for a second term in March 2024. He represents a coalition government comprising the PML-N, PPP, MQM-P, and other smaller parties.
1965
The 'Leader of the Opposition' in the National Assembly is traditionally chosen by whom?
The Leader of the Opposition is the member who enjoys the support of the majority of the members on the opposition benches. Following the 2024 elections, Omar Ayub Khan was initially positioned as the leader representing the PTI-backed bloc.
1966
The 26th Constitutional Amendment, passed in October 2024, primarily focused on which area of governance?
The 26th Amendment significantly altered the process of appointing the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) and established constitutional benches. It introduced a parliamentary committee to select the CJP from the three most senior judges, shifting away from the previous 'seniority-only' principle.
1967
Which political party emerged with the largest number of seats in the Sindh Assembly during the 2024 elections?
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) secured a heavy majority in the Sindh Assembly in the 2024 elections, allowing it to form the provincial government for the fourth consecutive time since 2008. Syed Murad Ali Shah was subsequently re-elected as the Chief Minister.
1968
In the 2024 National Assembly, how many seats are reserved specifically for non-Muslims?
The National Assembly has 10 seats reserved for non-Muslims (minorities). These members are elected through a proportional representation system based on the total number of general seats won by each political party in the National Assembly.
1969
Who was elected as the Speaker of the 16th National Assembly of Pakistan in March 2024?
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq of the PML-N was elected as the Speaker of the National Assembly for the third time in March 2024. He defeated the PTI-backed candidate Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar. The Speaker is the presiding officer of the house and maintains order during sessions.
1970
On which date were the most recent general elections held in Pakistan to elect the 16th National Assembly?
The general elections for the 16th National Assembly and the four provincial assemblies were held on February 8, 2024. These elections were significant as they took place after a period of intense political polarization and followed the dissolution of the previous assemblies in August 2023.
