Election Commission Shares Latest Voter Stats
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released its latest data, revealing that the total number of registered voters has increased to 132.67 million, up by 0.47 million from the previous count. Of these, 71.28 million are male voters, making up 53.72%, while 61.39 million (46.28%) are female voters.
Province-Wise Voter Data
- Punjab: Home to the majority of voters, Punjab has 75.55 million registered voters. Males account for 53.27%, while females constitute 46.73%.
- Sindh: With 27.82 million voters, Sindh has 54.03% male and 45.97% female voters.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: This province boasts 22.59 million voters, with males comprising 54.38%.
- Balochistan: The province reports 5.54 million voters, with males making up 56.01%.
City-Specific Numbers
Larger cities also exhibit significant voter counts:
- Karachi: 7.23 million registered voters, with males at 53.58% and females at 46.42%.
- Lahore: 7.17 million voters, comprising 52.65% males and 47.35% females.
- Faisalabad: Approximately 5.48 million voters, of which 53.44% are males.
Insights on Gender Gap
The data reflects a persistent gender gap in voter registration across all provinces and cities, with female voters lagging significantly behind males. While urban centers like Lahore and Karachi show a relatively balanced ratio, rural and less-developed areas continue to display pronounced disparities.