The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has recently unveiled the details of the polling scheme for the upcoming General Election in 2024. This comprehensive summary provides insights into the distribution of polling stations and booths across the country, highlighting the numbers for men, women, and combined stations.
Nationwide Overview
According to reliable sources within the local chapters of the ECP, a staggering total of 90,675 polling stations have been strategically established throughout Pakistan. These polling stations are further categorized into stations exclusively for men (25,320), women (23,950), and combined stations catering to both genders (41,405).
Polling Stations by Province
Let’s delve into a breakdown of the polling stations across the provinces:
Punjab
Punjab, being the most populous province, will host 50,944 polling stations. Among these, 14,556 are designated for men, 14,036 for women, and 22,352 for both genders.
Sindh
Sindh is set to have 19,060 polling stations, with 4,439 for men, 4,308 for women, and 10,259 combined polling stations.
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, a total of 15,697 polling stations will be established. These include 4,814 for men, 4,289 for women, and 6,594 combined polling stations.
Balochistan
Balochistan will have 5,028 polling stations, with 1,511 for men, 1,317 for women, and 2,200 combined polling stations.
Polling Booths Overview
The Election Commission has also detailed the number of polling booths across the country, emphasizing the gender-based distribution:
Nationwide
In total, there will be 276,402 polling booths, including 147,560 designated for men and 127,842 for women.
Total Polling Station List 2024
Breaking it down by province:
- Punjab: 149,434 polling booths
- Sindh: 65,005 polling booths
- Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: 47,081 polling booths
- Balochistan: 14,882 polling booths
Conclusion
As Pakistan gears up for the 2024 General Election, the detailed summary provided by the Election Commission ensures transparency and accessibility to information. Understanding the distribution of polling stations and booths is crucial for voters, candidates, and election stakeholders. Stay informed and make your voice count in this democratic process!