Pakistan’s electoral representation disparity is highlighted in the FAFEN report (2002–2024).

According to a report published by the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN), which examined Pakistan’s election results from 2002 to 2024, there hasn’t been much of an improvement in the previous 20 years.

The research claims that elections for national and provincial assemblies are still held with the support of fewer than 25% of registered voters and 50% of all ballots cast.

The information demonstrated a recurring disparity in representation in Pakistani elections: • In 2002, 47% of votes cast and 20% of registered voters supported the National Assembly.

This significantly climbed to 50% of voters casting ballots and 22% of voters registering to vote in 2008.
The assemblies in 2013, 2018, and 2024 accounted for 26%, 22%, and 21% of all registered voters, respectively, while 48%, 43%, and 45% of all ballots were cast.

According to the report, none of the candidates in any of the 265 seats received the backing of the majority of registered voters in the General Elections of 2024. Additionally, less than 25% of registered voters supported the victorious candidates in 202 constituencies.

Between 25% and 50% of registered voters supported victorious candidates in 63 constituencies.
There were winners in 196 constituencies who received less than half of the votes cast, but only 69 constituencies had winners who received more than 50% of the votes.

The survey also revealed that in 499 provincial constituencies, winners won less than 25% of the vote, while in just two constituencies, candidates received more than 50% of the vote of registered voters.

The First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system was also criticized by FAFEN, which claimed that it made the representation situation worse by allowing candidates to win without the backing of the majority.

In order to increase voter turnout and guarantee more representative election results, the group encouraged Parliament to reevaluate the FPTP system and implement amendments.According to a report published by the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN), which examined Pakistan’s election results from 2002 to 2024, there hasn’t been much of an improvement in the previous 20 years.

The research claims that elections for national and provincial assemblies are still held with the support of fewer than 25% of registered voters and 50% of all ballots cast.

The information demonstrated a recurring disparity in representation in Pakistani elections: • In 2002, 47% of votes cast and 20% of registered voters supported the National Assembly.

This significantly climbed to 50% of voters casting ballots and 22% of voters registering to vote in 2008.
The assemblies in 2013, 2018, and 2024 accounted for 26%, 22%, and 21% of all registered voters, respectively, while 48%, 43%, and 45% of all ballots were cast.

Between 25% and 50% of registered voters supported victorious candidates in 63 constituencies.
There were winners in 196 constituencies who received less than half of the votes cast, but only 69 constituencies had winners who received more than 50% of the votes.

The First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system was also criticized by FAFEN, which claimed that it made the representation situation worse by allowing candidates to win without the backing of the majority.

The research claims that elections for national and provincial assemblies are still held with the support of fewer than 25% of registered voters and 50% of all ballots cast.

The information demonstrated a recurring disparity in representation in Pakistani elections: • In 2002, 47% of votes cast and 20% of registered voters supported the National Assembly.

This significantly climbed to 50% of voters casting ballots and 22% of voters registering to vote in 2008.
The assemblies in 2013, 2018, and 2024 accounted for 26%, 22%, and 21% of all registered voters, respectively, while 48%, 43%, and 45% of all ballots were cast.

Between 25% and 50% of registered voters supported victorious candidates in 63 constituencies.
There were winners in 196 constituencies who received less than half of the votes cast, but only 69 constituencies had winners who received more than 50% of the votes.

The First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system was also criticized by FAFEN, which claimed that it made the representation situation worse by allowing candidates to win without the backing of the majority.

The research claims that elections for national and provincial assemblies are still held with the support of fewer than 25% of registered voters and 50% of all ballots cast.

The information demonstrated a recurring disparity in representation in Pakistani elections: • In 2002, 47% of votes cast and 20% of registered voters supported the National Assembly.

This significantly climbed to 50% of voters casting ballots and 22% of voters registering to vote in 2008.
The assemblies in 2013, 2018, and 2024 accounted for 26%, 22%, and 21% of all registered voters, respectively, while 48%, 43%, and 45% of all ballots were cast.

Between 25% and 50% of registered voters supported victorious candidates in 63 constituencies.
There were winners in 196 constituencies who received less than half of the votes cast, but only 69 constituencies had winners who received more than 50% of the votes.

The First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system was also criticized by FAFEN, which claimed that it made the representation situation worse by allowing candidates to win without the backing of the majority.

In order to increase voter turnout and guarantee more representative election results, the group encouraged Parliament to reevaluate the FPTP system and implement amendments.