Explanation

• Members of the Senate of Pakistan serve a 6-year term.
• One-half of the Senators retire every 3 years, ensuring continuity in the Senate.

Additional information:

Last verified on 02-07-2026

Explanation

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in Pakistan is the province affected by emergency measures.

On October 11, 2026, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari officially declared a state of emergency and imposed Governor's Rule in the northwestern province under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution.

PTI government was removed. 

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Explanation

General elections are being held in Azad Kashmir starting from 27 July 2026 to 10 August 2026.

The elections are being held in 33 constituencies of Azad Kashmir and 12 constituencies of the refugees of Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced that it would boycott these elections.

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Explanation

The 2026 Azad Jammu & Kashmir elections will be held in in three phases.

Polling will be held in Mirpur Division on 27 July, in Muzaffarabad Division and 12 refugee seats in the rest of Pakistan on 2 August, and in Poonch Division on 10 August.

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Explanation

The 2026 Azad Jammu & Kashmir elections will be held in in three phases.

Polling will be held in Mirpur Division on 27 July, in Muzaffarabad Division and 12 refugee seats in the rest of Pakistan on 2 August, and in Poonch Division on 10 August.

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