Pakistan’s voter count reaches 133.4 million, gender gap persists

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released updated voter registration figures, revealing that the total number of registered voters in Pakistan has increased to 133.4 million, marking a rise of over 747,000 from 132.67 million.

Despite this overall growth, a significant gender disparity remains, with male voters outnumbering female voters across the country.

The data indicates that 71.65 million men (53.71%) are registered to vote, compared to 61.76 million women (46.29%).

Persistent gender gap in voter registration

The six major cities (Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar) collectively account for 25.51 million voters, with men making up 12.90 million and women 11.90 million.

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While voter registration continues to rise, the gap between male and female voters remains a concern, highlighting the need for targeted efforts to encourage women’s participation in the electoral process.

Political and social stakeholders must work towards bridging this divide to ensure equal representation in Pakistan’s democratic framework.