Pakistan
Speaker of the National Assembly
How the office holder is chosen
Under Article 53 of the Constitution, at its first meeting after a general election and before any other business, the National Assembly elects a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker from among its members. A vacancy is filled the same way.1
Term
The Speaker serves for the life of the Assembly unless the office falls vacant. Under Article 53, the Speaker can be removed by a resolution of the Assembly passed by a majority of its total membership after at least seven days notice. Under Article 55, the person presiding votes only in the case of equality of votes.1
Recent holders
Notable facts
- On 1 March 2024 Sadiq won 199 of the 291 votes cast, against 91 for Amir Dogar, according to Dawn.3
Sources
- Constitute Project, Constitution of Pakistan (rev. 2018) (Constitute Project)
- National Assembly of Pakistan, Speaker, National Assembly of Pakistan (28 October 2026)
- Dawn, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq elected NA speaker (1 March 2024)