In the 336-member house, Balochistan has 16 general seats and 4 seats reserved for women, bringing its total representation to 20 seats. This reflects the province's population distribution.
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Who was the first female Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan?
Dr. Fehmida Mirza, representing the PPP from Sindh, was elected as the first female Speaker of the National Assembly in 2008. She served a full five-year term until 2013.
8723
Which National Assembly passed the 18th Amendment, which removed the President's power to dissolve the assembly (58-2b)?
The 13th National Assembly (2008–2013) passed the 18th Amendment in 2010. This amendment was a landmark for parliamentary democracy as it restored the 1973 Constitution to its original spirit by making the President a ceremonial head.
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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.
8725
Who was the first woman to be elected as the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan?
Begum Ashraf Abbasi was the first woman to serve as the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly (1973–1977). Later, Dr. Fehmida Mirza became the first woman Speaker of the National Assembly in 2008.
8726
The 'weighted average' of population in the 2010 NFC was based on which census?
The 7th NFC Award in 2010 used the data from the 1998 Census, which was the latest officially notified census at that time. One of the reasons for the delay in the new award is the dispute over the 2017 and 2023 census results.
8727
Which Prime Minister was the first to complete a full 5-year parliamentary term in Pakistan's history?
In Pakistan's history, no Prime Minister has ever completed a full five-year term in office. While legislatures have completed their terms (2002-2007, 2008-2013, 2013-2018, 2018-2023), the individuals in the PM office were either dismissed, disqualified, or resigned before their full term ended.
8728
Which Prime Minister of Pakistan had previously served as the Chief Minister of Punjab for three terms?
Shahbaz Sharif served as the Chief Minister of Punjab from 1997-1999, 2008-2013, and 2013-2018, gaining a reputation for his 'Punjab Speed' in infrastructure projects before becoming Prime Minister.
8729
Who was the Prime Minister when the 'Murree Declaration' was signed to form a coalition government in 2008?
Yousaf Raza Gillani was the consensus candidate of the PPP and PML-N following the 2008 elections and the Murree Declaration signed by Asif Zardari and Nawaz Sharif.
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Who was the Prime Minister when the 'Coalition for Democratic Change' (PDM) was formed in 2020?
Imran Khan was the incumbent Prime Minister when the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), an alliance of 11 opposition parties, was formed to challenge his government through protests and public rallies.
