Reserved political positions in Pakistan
The Quotas in Pakistan were introduced in order to give equal opportunity for jobs, representation in assemblies and educational institutions to women, non-Muslims and people from under developed rural areas. Quotas are also called reservations in Pakistan.[1]
Provincial Assembly | General | Women | Non-Muslim | Total |
Balochistan | 51 | 11 | 3 | 65 |
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa | 99 | 22 | 3 | 124 |
Punjab | 297 | 66 | 8 | 371 |
Sindh | 130 | 29 | 9 | 168 |
Total | 577 | 128 | 23 | 728 |
See also
- Quota System in Pakistan
- Reserved political positions
- Reserved political positions in India
- Minorities in Pakistan