The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has emerged as the largest party in the Punjab Assembly following the restoration of reserved seats by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), significantly boosting the party’s numerical strength in the provincial legislature.
According to the latest data, the number of PML-N members in the Punjab Assembly has increased from 206 to 229, following the allocation of additional seats reserved for women and minorities.
Rise in reserved seats for women, minorities
The ECP’s decision saw the number of women on PML-N's reserved seats rise from 36 to 57, further consolidating its representation. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) also gained an additional seat for women, increasing its tally from 3 to 4. Similarly, PML-Q’s women representation grew from 2 to 3, and the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) from 1 to 2.
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On the minority seats, PML-N's count increased from 5 to 7, while the PPP secured one minority seat as well.
Updated Party Position in the Punjab Assembly
Here is the updated breakdown of party positions in the 371-member Punjab Assembly:
| Party | Previous Members | Current Members |
|---|---|---|
| PML-N | 206 | 229 |
| PPP | 14 | 16 |
| PML-Q | 10 | 11 |
| Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party | 6 | 7 |
| Sunni Ittehad Council | — | 76 |
| PTI | — | 27 |
| Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan | — | 1 |
| Wahdat-e-Muslimeen | — | 1 |
| Independent (Unoath) | 1 (not sworn in) | — |
The current strength of the Punjab Assembly stands at 369 out of 371. One independent member has yet to take oath despite the lapse of a year, and one seat remains vacant pending a by-election.
Position in NA
The ruling alliance has officially secured a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly also following the restoration of reserved seats for women and minorities, a move made possible after the implementation of the Supreme Court’s landmark June 27 verdict.
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According to the latest figures released by the National Assembly Secretariat, the ruling coalition now holds 232 out of 333 occupied seats, well above the 224 required for a two-thirds majority, empowering the government to pass constitutional amendments without opposition support.
PML-N emerges as largest party
With 123 seats, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has cemented its position as the largest party in the National Assembly. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) follows with 74 seats, while Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) holds 22 seats. Other coalition partners include IPP (4 seats), PML-Q (5), BAP (1), National Party (1), and Muslim League-Zia (1), along with an independent member.
The opposition, on the other hand, holds 98 seats in total. This includes Sunni Ittehad Council (80), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (10), PTI-backed independents (5), and one member each from BNP, Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM), and PkMAP.
