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ECP Reinstates 74 Lawmakers, Boosts Ruling Coalition's Strength

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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has reinstated 74 lawmakers after a Supreme Court verdict nullified their earlier de-seating. This move provides a significant boost to the ruling coalition's strength in national and provincial assemblies, following the top court's ruling on June 27 that directed the commission to withdraw its July 2024 notifications de-notifying these lawmakers. With this restoration, affected members can resume their legislative duties. The reinstatement spans both general and reserved seats under the PTI banner.

Key Takeaways:

  • 74 lawmakers have been reinstated by the ECP, with 19 seats returned in the National Assembly, 25 in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, 27 in the Punjab Assembly, and 3 in the Sindh Assembly.
  • The reinstatement applies to members elected on both general and reserved seats under the PTI banner.
  • The Supreme Court's directive on June 27 led to the ECP withdrawing its July 2024 notifications that had de-notified these lawmakers.
  • Seat distribution post-restoration includes:

+ National Assembly: 11 Women's Reserved Seats, 3 Minority Reserved Seats.

+ Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly: 21 Women's Reserved Seats, 4 Minority Reserved Seats.

+ Punjab Assembly: 24 Women's Reserved Seats, 3 Minority Reserved Seats.

+ Sindh Assembly: 2 Women's Reserved Seats.

  • The reinstatement strengthens the ruling alliance's legislative grip, giving them a clearer path to advance key bills and political initiatives in both federal and provincial forums.
  • The ruling alliance now has a significant advantage in legislative proceedings, with the restored lawmakers contributing to their majority.

Statistics:

  • 74 lawmakers reinstated by the ECP.
  • 19 National Assembly seats returned.
  • 25 National Assembly seats from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly returned.
  • 27 National Assembly seats from Punjab Assembly returned.
  • 3 Sindh Assembly seats returned.
  • 11 Women's Reserved Seats reinstated in the National Assembly.
  • 3 Minority Reserved Seats reinstated in the National Assembly.
  • 21 Women's Reserved Seats reinstated in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly.
  • 4 Minority Reserved Seats reinstated in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly.
  • 24 Women's Reserved Seats reinstated in the Punjab Assembly.
  • 3 Minority Reserved Seats reinstated in the Punjab Assembly.
  • 2 Women's Reserved Seats reinstated in the Sindh Assembly.

Sources:

  • The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
  • The Supreme Court of Pakistan.
  • The Pakistan Today news outlet.

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