The final party positions in the Punjab Assembly after the elections and allocation of reserved seats have been issued. The results reveal a diverse distribution of seats among various political parties and independent candidates.
According to the latest tally, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has emerged at the top, securing 217 seats in the provincial assembly.
Trailing far behind, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has secured 16 seats, while the Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) and the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) have claimed 11 and five seats, respectively.
The Sunni Ittehad Council, which predominantly includes PTI candidates who contested and won the election independently, also emerged as a significant player, winning a total of 105 seats.
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Additionally, smaller parties such as the PML-Zia, Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan, and Majlis-e-Wahdatul Muslimeen managed to secure one seat each, contributing to the diverse representation in the assembly.
As per the breakdown of the seats for every party, the PML-N secured 139 general seats in the elections, with 21 independent winners joining their ranks. Furthermore, the party secured 57 reserved seats for women and seven seats for minorities, highlighting efforts towards inclusivity and diversity in representation.
Similarly, the PPP secured 10 general seats in the elections, with one independent member joining its ranks. The party also secured one seat for minorities and four seats for women, further enhancing their representation in the assembly.
Furthermore, the PML-Q won eight general seats in the elections, and was allocated three reserved seats for women. Also, one independent member joined the Majlis-e-Wahdatul Muslimeen, adding to the complexity of party alignments and alliances within the assembly.
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However, seven Punjab Assembly seats belonging to the PML-N fell vacant due to the winners vacating them and preferring to take up their National Assembly seats. Similarly, one seat each of the IPP and the Sunni Ittehad Council also became vacant due to members transitioning to the National Assembly.
On the other hand, there is a stay order on the results of four constituencies of Punjab, while the election on one seat could not be held.
It's important to note that despite the clarity in party positions, challenges such as bans on certain constituencies and pending by-elections remain, adding further layers of complexity to the political landscape in Punjab. As stakeholders navigate these developments, the focus remains on effective governance and representation to address the needs and aspirations of the people.
