Speaker of the National Assembly Holds Casting Vote Only in Ties
Islamabad: The Speaker of the National Assembly exercises a casting vote solely in the event of an exact tie during any division, refraining from participating in ordinary voting. This practice
Kech’s Voter Registration Rate Significantly Below National Average
Kech: Only 25% of Kech’s population is registered to vote, a figure significantly below the national average of 54%, according to recent district-wise electoral roll statistics from the Election Commission
MNA from NA-199 Ghotki-II Secures Seat with Only 34% Voter Support
Ghotki: In the recently concluded General Elections of 2024, the Member of the National Assembly from NA-199 Ghotki-II secured his seat with 154,832 votes. While this accounted for 72% of
National Assembly Adopts Voice Voting as Default Method, with Provisions for Recorded Votes
Islamabad: The National Assembly predominantly uses voice voting to decide on motions, but specific conditions require formal vote recording, according to a recent press release. If a voice vote is
Election Petition Withdrawal Requires Tribunal Permission, Costs to Respondents
Karachi: Withdrawing an election petition is not solely at the discretion of the petitioner, as election petitions are considered public-interest proceedings. According to Free and Fair Election Network, the Elections
Committee Work in National Assembly Continues Despite Session Prorogation
Islamabad: Business before any Standing Committee of the National Assembly does not lapse when a session is prorogued, according to a press release from Free and Fair Election Network. The