Approximately 60 million eligible voters participated in Pakistan's electoral process on February 8, 2024, casting ballots across 265 National Assembly and 590 Provincial Assembly constituencies in one of the nation's most fiercely contested political battles.
The estimated voter turnout ranged from 45 to 50 percent. The general elections concluded without major incidents, with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) officially announcing results amid accusations of electoral irregularities and rigging. Legal challenges have been initiated against the declared results. Behind the scenes, political maneuvering is ongoing as parties negotiate to secure government formation at national and provincial levels. The incoming government faces pressing issues including economic instability, security concerns, and climate change urgency.
National Assembly: The National Assembly comprises 266 seats, with 133 needed for a majority. Official results have been released for 262 constituencies, with a 45.49% voter turnout and 58,284,465 votes cast. Results for two constituencies are pending, and elections for others are postponed. Independent candidates supported by the PTI hold the most seats (101), followed by PML-N (75), PPPP (54), and MQM-P (17).
Punjab Assembly: In Punjab, with 297 seats, Independent candidates lead with 138 seats, closely followed by PML-N (137). PPPP and PML trail with 10 and 8 seats, respectively.
Sindh Assembly: The Sindh Assembly's 130 seats saw PPPP securing 84 seats, MQM with 28, and Independents with 13. JI obtained 2 seats, except for PS-18, where re-election is scheduled.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly: Out of 115 seats, results are declared for 112 constituencies, with Independent candidates leading (90). JUI-P trails with 7, leaving PML-N and PPPP with 5 and 4 seats, respectively.
Balochistan Assembly: Results for all 51 constituencies show PPP and JUI(P) leading with 11 seats each, followed by PML-N with 6.
Political negotiations intensify as the nation awaits resolution amid post-election turmoil.
