KARACHI: The elected Member of the National Assembly from Karachi's NA-240 constituency secured only 26% of the votes cast in the 2024 general election, amounting to just 8% of the total registered voters. This outcome underscores the implications of Pakistan's First-Past-The-Post electoral system, where candidates can win seats without a majority.

According to Free and Fair Election Network, the final results for NA-240, as documented in the Final Consolidated Result (Form-49), revealed a voter turnout of 30%. The elected representative garnered 30,573 votes out of 116,654 ballots cast, leaving 72% of voters who participated opting for other candidates, highlighting a significant lack of majority support.

The runner-up in the constituency received 23% of the votes, while the third-placed candidate obtained 15%. The remaining candidates collectively attracted 34% of the votes, with 1% of the ballots declared invalid. This analysis is part of FAFEN's broader examination of electoral representativeness across Pakistan's 266 National Assembly constituencies.

The data from Pakistan's GE-2024 illustrate the disparity between votes cast and the representation achieved, raising questions about the efficacy of the First-Past-The-Post system. In contrast, a proportional representation system would allocate legislative seats based on the proportion of votes won, potentially offering a more comprehensive reflection of voter preferences.