Pakistan is currently undergoing the process of forming governments both at the federal level and in its provinces following controversial elections. None of the three major parties secured enough seats to independently form a government in the center, necessitating negotiations for coalition government in the National Assembly. In provinces, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) formed the government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in Punjab, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Sindh, and a coalition in Baluchistan. The upcoming government faces significant economic challenges, with its performance likely to be assessed primarily based on its ability to achieve economic stability during its tenure.
Here are the details of the National Assembly and provincial governments:
National Assembly: Sardar Sadiq has been elected as the 22nd Speaker of the National Assembly. Shahbaz Sharif is expected to be elected as the Prime Minister soon. The National Assembly comprises 336 seats. A coalition between PML(N) and PPP has been formed to govern at the center, with PML(N) holding 98 seats, PPP 68 seats, and independents backed by PTI securing 93 seats.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Ali Amin Gandapur serves as the Chief Minister, with Babar Saleem Swati as Speaker and Suraiya Bibi as Deputy Speaker. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Legislative Assembly consists of 145 seats, including 120 general seats, 22 women’s seats, and 3 reserved for minorities. The ruling coalition led by the PTI holds 87 seats, while the opposition has 28 seats, with representation from various parties.
Punjab: Muhammad Ali Khan has been elected as the Speaker, while Maryam Nawaz becomes the first female Chief Minister of Punjab. The Punjab Assembly has 371 seats, including 297 general seats, 66 reserved for women, and 2 for minorities. The ruling coalition, dominated by PML(N), commands 228 seats, while the opposition holds 115 seats, representing a diverse range of parties.
Sindh: Syed Murad Ali Shah has been elected as the Chief Minister, with Awais Qadir Shah serving as the Speaker of the Sindh Assembly. The assembly consists of 168 seats, with the PPP currently holding 114 seats in the government, while the opposition holds 49 seats, representing various political entities.
Baluchistan: Sarfraz Bugti, a candidate from PPP, assumes the role of Chief Minister, while Abdul Khaliq Achakzai has been elected as Speaker of the Baluchistan Assembly. The assembly has 65 seats, with the current government holding 38 seats, and the opposition holding 24 seats.
These numbers reflect the current political landscape in Pakistan, as parties navigate the complexities of governance and coalition-building amidst economic challenges and public expectations.