The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has achieved a simple majority in the Punjab Assembly, independently gathering the necessary numbers for government formation.
With the inclusion of independent candidates, the PML-N’s representation in the provincial assembly has risen to 151 seats. Considering the allocation of 33 seats for women and 4 for minority communities, the total reaches 188. Surpassing the requirement of 186 members for government formation, the PML-N comfortably secures its position.
The influx of independent members into the PML-N fold has facilitated government formation in Punjab, strengthening the party’s standing.
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The Punjab Assembly consists of a total of 371 seats, comprising 297 general seats, 66 reserved for women, and eight designated for minorities.
Reserved seats for women are allocated on a ratio of 4.43 directly elected lawmakers, while the ratio for seats reserved for minorities is 27 elected representatives.
Additionally, with support from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), and other allied parties, the coalition’s strength could potentially reach 214 seats.
Earlier in the day, six newly-elected members of the Punjab Assembly announced their decision to join the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) during a meeting chaired by Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Senior Vice President of the PML-N and nominee for the position of Punjab chief minister.
The newly joined members include Sultan Bajwa from Nankana Sahib’s PP-132, Shazia Tareen from Lodhran’s PP-225, Mahmood Qadir from DG Khan’s PP-289, Hanif Patafi from DG Khan’s PP-288, Taimur Lali from Chiniot’s PP-94, and Ali Afghan from Layyah’s PP-283.Top of Form
