Explanation

The National Assembly of the parliament consists of 336 members old was 342 reducing KPK from 61 to 55.

It become 342 after 26th amendment

National Assembly is the lower  house of parliament 

Senate is the Upper house of parliament 

According to Article 51 (1) and 3(a) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Article 51. (1) There shall be [three hundred and thirty-six] seats for members in the National Assembly, including seats reserved for women and non-Muslims.

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Qaumi Assembly is the lower house of the parliament.

The National Assembly has 336 seats,

266 of which are directly elected,

60 are reserved for women 

10 for religious minorities .

 Last updated on 12 NOV 2026

Explanation

The first Speaker of the National Assembly was Quid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Note

Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Moulvi Tamizuddin Khan served as the President of the Constituent Assembly, a role similar to that of the Speaker, as the official title of 'Speaker' had not yet been established at that time.

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List of speakers of the National Assembly of Pakistan

1. Quid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (11-08-1947 to 11-09-1948)
   
2. Maulvi Tamizuddin Khan (1948–1954)
3. Abdul Wahab Khan (1955–1958)
4. Muhammad Ibrahim Khan (1962–1965)
5. Abdul Jabbar Khan (1965–1969)
6. Sahibzada Farooq Ali (1973–1977)
7. Malik Meraj Khalid (1977–1977)
8. Fazal Elahi Chaudhry (1972–1973)
9. Syed Fakhar Imam (1985–1986)
10. Hamid Nasir Chattha (1986–1988)
11. Malik Anwar Ali Noon (1988–1988)
12. Gohar Ayub Khan (1990–1993)
13. Yusuf Raza Gillani (1993–1997)
14. Elahi Bux Soomro (1997–2001)
15. Chaudhry Amir Hussain (2002–2008)
16. Fahmida Mirza (2008–2013)
17. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq (2013–2015, 2015–2018)
18. Asad Qaiser (2018–2022)
19. Raja Pervaiz Ashraf (2022–2024)
20. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq (2024 to till date)

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Last updated 07 Nov 2026 by NA

Explanation

• The National Assembly of Pakistan and the Senate require a two-thirds majority vote in each separate house to pass any constitutional amendment bill
• Passing an amendment requires at least 64 Senate votes and 224 National Assembly votes.
• Separate Approval: Both houses must vote on and approve the bill clause by clause.
• President Sign-Off: The President must sign the passed bill for it to become law.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

Explanation

• The Majlis-e-Shura is the Parliament of Pakistan.

It consists of two houses:

1. National Assembly (Lower House - 336 Seats)
2. Senate (Upper House - 96 Seats)

It is the main legislative body that makes laws in Pakistan.

• Constitutional Article: Article 50 of the Constitution of Pakistan (1973)

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• Term: 5 Years
• Total Seats: 336
• General Seats: 266
• Reserved Seats for Women: 60
• Reserved Seats for Non-Muslims (Minorities): 10

Last verified on 20-07-2026