General Elections 2024 In Pakistan
Some of the prominent political parties in Pakistan include:
- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI): Led by Prime Minister Imran Khan, PTI gained prominence in the 2018 general elections and formed the government at the federal level.
- Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N): Led by Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz, PML-N has been a major player in Pakistani politics for many years.
- Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP): Historically associated with the Bhutto family, PPP has been a significant political force, especially in Sindh province.
- Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM): Traditionally strong in urban areas, particularly Karachi, MQM has been a key player in Sindh politics.
- Awami National Party (ANP): Focused on issues related to Pashtuns, ANP has had a presence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other areas.
- Jamaat-e-Islami (JI): An Islamic political party with a conservative agenda, JI has been active in Pakistani politics for several decades.
Current Trend of Election 2024 Pakistan
The current trend in the election Pakistan 2024 is uncertain and controversial, as no party has won a clear majority in the National Assembly and two parties have claimed victory. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), led by Imran Khan, has alleged that the elections were rigged by the military in favour of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N), led by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
The PTI has called for a nationwide protest to safeguard their mandate. The Election Commission of Pakistan has not announced the final results yet, and has said that it is investigating the complaints of irregularities. The political situation in Pakistan is tense and polarized, as the country awaits the resolution of the election deadlock23
National Assembly Seats Chart of Election 2024
The top national assembly seats in the 2024 Pakistani general election are those that are most contested, influential, or decisive for the outcome of the election. According to the news and web sources, some of the top seats are:
Party Name | Seats |
Independents (PTI) | 93 |
Pakistan Muslim League (N) | 75 |
Pakistan People’s Party | 54 |
Muttahida Qaumi Movement | 17 |
Independents | 8 |
Some Important Seats figures are:
NA-123 Lahore VII: This seat was won by Shehbaz Sharif, the leader of the PML-N, with 63,953 votes, followed by independent candidate Afzal Azeem Pahat with 48,486 votes. This seat is important because it is the home constituency of Nawaz Sharif, the former prime minister and the founder of the PML-N, who is currently in exile in London.
NA-17 Abbottabad II: This seat was won by Ali Khan Jadoon, an independent candidate backed by the PTI, with 97,177 votes. This seat is important because it is the hometown of Imran Khan.
Total Turnout of Election 2024 Pakistan
The total votes cast in the election 2024 in Pakistan are 36,358,892, with a turnout of 50.06%. This is a slight increase from the previous election in 2018, where the total votes cast were 35,674,009, with a turnout of 48.77%
The election 2024 was also marked by various controversies and challenges, such as allegations of rigging, violence, and interference by the military and the judiciary. The election also witnessed a close contest between the three main parties, especially in the key battlegrounds of Punjab and Sindh.