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Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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NameProvincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
LegislatureKhyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Legislature
House typeUnicameral
BodyGovernment of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Leader1 typeSpeaker
Leader1Babar Saleem Swati
Election110 March 2024
Leader2 typeDeputy Speaker
Leader2Suriya Bibi
Election210 March 2024
Leader3 typeLeader of the House
Leader3Ali Amin Gandapur
Election310 March 2024
Leader4 typeLeader of the Opposition
Leader4Dr. Ibadullah Khan
Election410 March 2024
Members145
Political groups1Government (106), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (84), Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (4), Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (2), Independents (16), Opposition (39), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) (9), Awami National Party (6), Pakistan Muslim League (N) (5), Pakistan Peoples Party (4), Balochistan Awami Party (1), Independents (14)
Term length5 years
Voting system1First-past-the-post voting
Last election18 February 2024
Meeting placeProvincial Assembly Building, Peshawar
Websitehttps://www.pakp.gov.pk/

Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the unicameral legislative body of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan. It is housed in the Provincial Assembly Building in the provincial capital of Peshawar. The assembly, comprising 145 directly elected members, holds significant power to legislate on provincial matters as outlined in the Constitution of Pakistan.

History

The assembly traces its origins to the North-West Frontier Province Legislative Council established under the Government of India Act 1935. Following the Partition of India and the creation of Pakistan in 1947, the province's legislature continued to evolve. It was renamed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly after the province's name change in 2010, following the passage of the Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan. Key historical sessions have addressed major regional issues, including the Afghan conflict and integration of the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas.

Composition and structure

The assembly consists of 145 general seats, with 115 reserved for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's districts and 30 for the merged districts of the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas. Additionally, there are 26 seats reserved for women and 4 for non-Muslims, allocated to political parties based on their proportional representation. The presiding officer is the Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, assisted by a Deputy Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Major administrative support is provided by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Secretariat.

Powers and functions

The assembly's primary authority derives from the Constitution of Pakistan, particularly the Fourth Schedule which delineates the Federal Legislative List and the Provincial Legislative List. It holds the power to pass laws on provincial subjects such as police, public health, agriculture, and education. The assembly exercises financial control through the approval of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Budget and holds the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Provincial Cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa accountable through mechanisms like Question Hour and standing committees.

Elections and political dynamics

Members are elected for a five-year term through a first-past-the-post voting system from single-member constituencies. The political landscape has historically been dominated by parties like the Awami National Party, Pakistan Peoples Party, and Pakistan Muslim League (N). However, since the 2013 Pakistani general election, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has emerged as a dominant force, securing consecutive victories in the 2018 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial election and the 2024 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial election. Alliances with groups like the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen and independent lawmakers are common.

Building and facilities

The assembly convenes in the purpose-built Provincial Assembly Building located on Abdul Qadir Khan Road in Peshawar. The complex includes the main assembly hall, offices for the Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Leader of the Opposition (Pakistan), and various parliamentary party leaders. It also houses the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Library and research facilities. Security for the premises is managed by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police and dedicated parliamentary security staff.

Current assembly

The current 11th assembly was constituted following the 2024 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial election. Babar Saleem Swati of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf serves as the Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with Suriya Bibi as Deputy Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, leads the house, while Dr. Ibadullah Khan of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) serves as the Leader of the Opposition (Pakistan). Key legislative agendas include issues related to the merged districts, counter-terrorism, and provincial finance.

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