Draft:9th National Assembly of Pakistan
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| Legislative body | National Assembly of Pakistan | ||||
| Jurisdiction | Pakistan | ||||
| Meeting place | Parliament House, Islamabad-44030 | ||||
| Term | 30 November 1988 – 6 August 1990 | ||||
| Election | 1988 Pakistani general election | ||||
| Government | Government of Pakistan | ||||
| Website | Official website | ||||
| National Assembly of Pakistan | |||||
| Members | 237 | ||||
| Speaker | Malik Meraj Khalid | ||||
| Prime Minister | Benazir Bhutto | ||||
| Leader of the Opposition | Nawaz Sharif | ||||
| President | Ghulam Ishaq Khan | ||||
The 9th National Assembly of Pakistan was the legislative body of Pakistan that was elected during the 1988 general elections. It served as the lower house of the Parliament of Pakistan from 30 November 1988 to 6 August 1990.
Background
[edit]The general elections for the 9th National Assembly were held on 16 November 1988 following the dissolution of the 8th National Assembly. These elections marked the return of democratic rule after an extended period of martial law under General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq. The elections were contested primarily between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) led by Benazir Bhutto and the Islami Jamhoori Ittehad (IJI), a coalition of right-wing parties.
Composition
[edit]The 9th National Assembly consisted of 237 members elected from constituencies across Pakistan. The Pakistan Peoples Party emerged as the largest party, securing a majority and forming the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
Member List
[edit]| Name | Party | Constituency | Ref |
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| Benazir Bhutto | Pakistan Peoples Party | NA-120 | [1] |
| Nawaz Sharif | Islami Jamhoori Ittehad | NA-86 | [2] |
| Malik Meraj Khalid | Pakistan Peoples Party | NA-99 | [3] |
| Ghulam Ishaq Khan | Independent | - | [4] |
Key Events
[edit]- On 2 December 1988, Benazir Bhutto took the oath as the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan.
- The government introduced various economic and social reforms to strengthen democracy and improve the economy.
- The assembly witnessed tensions between the federal government and the military establishment.
- On 6 August 1990, the 9th National Assembly was dissolved by President Ghulam Ishaq Khan amid allegations of corruption and mismanagement.
Leadership
[edit]- Prime Minister: Benazir Bhutto (2 December 1988 – 6 August 1990)
- Speaker: Malik Meraj Khalid
- Leader of the Opposition: Nawaz Sharif
- President: Ghulam Ishaq Khan (as head of state)
Dissolution
[edit]The 9th National Assembly was dissolved on 6 August 1990 by President Ghulam Ishaq Khan using his discretionary powers under Article 58(2)(b) of the Constitution. This led to fresh general elections, resulting in the formation of the 10th National Assembly of Pakistan.
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