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Kohat: 55% of Population Registered as Voters, Above National Ratio
Kohat’s voter registration rate stands at 55% of its estimated 2025 population — one percentage point above the national ratio of 54%. Methodology These figures are drawn from district-wise electoral roll statistics released by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on 30 December 2025. They are cross-referenced against population estimates derived from the 2023 Digital […]
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Withdrawing an Election Petition Is Not Petitioner’s Unilateral Right
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Kech: 25% of Population Registered as Voters, Below National Ratio
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In GE-2024, the elected Member of the National Assembly (MNA) from NA-199 Ghotki-II secured 154,832 votes — 72% of the…
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Karachi West: 35% of Population Registered as Voters, Below National Ratio
Karachi West’s voter registration rate stands at 35% of its estimated 2025 population — 19 percentage points below the national…
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NA-198: MNA Enjoys Only 26% Voter Support
In GE-2024, the elected Member of the National Assembly (MNA) from NA-198 Ghotki-I secured 120,259 votes — 48% of the…
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Committee Work Does Not Lapse on Prorogation of Assembly Session
Business before any Standing Committee of the National Assembly does not lapse on the prorogation of a session. Committee work…
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Each Ministry of the National Assembly must submit its Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) proposals for the next financial year…
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The National Assembly’s Committee on Government Assurances comprises 16 members. Its function is to take note of and scrutinise every…
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On 9 March 2026, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) held its policy rate steady at 10.5%, pausing a cutting…
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Among the many issues debated after the announcement of annual budgets by federal and provincial governments, minimum wage is one.…
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Punjab Districts Lag in Publishing Annual Gazetteers
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Many of us often remark cynically what government departments actually do. Since they operate using public funds, one would expect…
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