The Constitution of 1973 is federal in nature, therefore, a constitutional division of power between the central government and the provincial governments. The Provincial Assembly of Sindh has provincial autonomy and consists of a unicameral legislature, which means consisting of a single chamber, as a legislative assembly. Members are elected for a term of five years, unless the assembly is dissolved sooner.
General Election were held on 18th Feb: 2008 and first session of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh was held on 5th April, 2008. Election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker for the Provincial Assembly of Sindh was held on 07 April 2008. Mr. Nisar Ahmed Khuhro was elected as the Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh(Un-opposed) and Syeda Shahla Raza was elected as Deputy Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh (Un-opposed).
PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH
A. GENERAL SEATS 130
B. WOMEN RESERVED SEATS 29
C. MINORITY SEATS 09
TOTAL SEATS: 168
VACANT SEAT : ( 02 ) (PS-87, Seat reserved for Minority )
PARTY WISE SEAT DISTRIBUTION
GOVERNMENT ALLIANCE ( 146 SEATS )
1.Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarian 93 Seats a. General Seats : 72
b. Seats reserved for Women: 16
c. Seats reserved for Minority: 05
2.Muthida Quomi Movement Pakistan 51 Seats a. General Seats : 39
b. Seats reserved for Women: 09
c. Seats reserved for Minority: 03
3. Awami National Party 02 Seats a. General Seats :02
OPPOSITION ALLIANCE ( 20 SEATS )
1. Pakistan Muslim League (F) 08 Seats a. General Seats : 06
b. Seats reserved for Women: 02
2. Pakistan Muslim League (Q) 09 Seats a. General Seats : 07
b. Seats reserved for Women: 02
3. National Peoples Party 03 Seats a. General Seats : 03
PREVIOUS ASSEMBLY (12-12-2002 TO 18-11-2007
In October 2002, after three years of military rule under General Pervez Musharraf, President and Chief Executive of Pakistan, general elections were held in the country.
The October 2002 polls were different from past elections for two major reasons; the reservation of women seats in all legislature institutions: the Senate, the National Assembly and provincial assemblies, and the second significant difference was a rule barring candidates without a minimum educational qualification, which was a graduate degree or equivalent, from contesting the election.
As a result, almost 90% of the legislators elected in the October 2002 polls were new entrants in the assemblies. The seats of the Sindh Assembly were increased from 109 to 168. General elections were held for 130 seats on 10 October 2002. 29 seats were reserved for women and nine for minorities.
The first session was held on 12 December 2002. Election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker for the Provincial Assembly of Sindh was held on 14 December 2002. Syed Muzaffar Hussain Shah secured 90 votes and was elected as the Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh. Ms. Raheela Tawana secured 86 votes and was elected as Deputy Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh.
This Assembly completed its constitutional age i.e. "Five year term". In 44 Sessions, 12th Assembly passed 42 Bills and disposed of 52 resolutions, 79 Adjournment Motions, 21 Privilege Motions, 02 Motions and 4552 Questions. On 18th November, 2007 Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan, Governor of Sindh dissolved the Provincial Assembly of Sindh.