The general elections held on 8 February 2024 marked a decisive political moment for Punjab, Pakistan’s largest and most influential province. Voters across Punjab participated enthusiastically in choosing their representatives for both the National Assembly and the Punjab Provincial Assembly. The election results highlighted shifting political trends, strong public engagement, and intense competition among mainstream political parties and independent candidates.
In the National Assembly elections, Punjab remained the central battleground. Candidates affiliated with major political forces such as Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (through independent candidates), and Pakistan Peoples Party dominated the electoral scene. Independent candidates played a particularly prominent role, reflecting voter preferences that went beyond traditional party tickets. The outcome produced a diverse National Assembly representation from Punjab, which later contributed to coalition-building and consensus-based governance at the federal level.
At the provincial level, the Punjab Assembly elections were equally competitive. Major parties fielded candidates across urban and rural constituencies, while independents also secured victories in several areas. The election results demonstrated Punjab’s complex political makeup, where local influence, constituency dynamics, and candidate reputation often proved as important as party affiliation. Smaller political groups and emerging parties also made their presence felt in select constituencies, adding to the pluralistic nature of the assembly.
Punjab is the largest province of Pakistan with respect to population and second largest by area. According to 2023 census, its population is 127,688,922. Total number of seats of Punjab Assembly is 371, while this province has been allocated 173 seats of National Assembly of Pakistan. District wise result of general election 2024 of provincial assembly of Punjab and National Assembly of Pakistan with respect to Punjab Province is given below:
- Lahore
- Kasur
- Okara
- Sahiwal
- Pakpattan
- Gujranwala
- Multan
- Bahawalpur
- Nankana
- Gujrat
- Sialkot
- Faisalabad
- Rawalpindi
- Narowal
- Mandi Bahauddin
- Attock
- Jhelum
- Jhang
- Toba Tek Singh
- Khanewal
- Lodhran
- Bahawalnagar
- Rahim Yar Khan
- Dera Ghazi Khan
- Layyah
- Muzaffargarh
- Rajanpur
- Chiniot
- Hafizaabad
- Sheikhupura
- Vehari
- Chakwal
- Bhakkar
- Khushab
- Mianwali
- Sargodha
Following the elections, the newly elected Punjab Assembly convened to begin legislative proceedings and government formation. Political negotiations and alliances played a crucial role in determining the provincial leadership. Eventually, a new provincial government was formed, reflecting post-election alignments and support within the assembly.
Overall, the Punjab election results of 2024 underscored the province’s decisive role in Pakistan’s democratic process. The outcomes for both the National Assembly and the Punjab Assembly reflected an evolving political environment, increased voter awareness, and a growing emphasis on representative leadership. These elections set the tone for governance in Punjab and significantly influenced the broader political direction of the country.