Purpose and Role
The main purpose for the creation of the Senate of Pakistan was to give equal representation to all the federating units since the membership of the National Assembly was based on the population of each province. Equal provincial membership in the Senate, thus, balances the provincial inequality in the National Assembly.
The role of the Senate is to promote national cohesion and harmony and to prevent domination by any one province because of its majority, in the National Assembly.
The Senate is a body which represents the provinces and territories of the country and promotes a feeling of equality, peace and good understanding between them, which is essential for the growth and prosperity of a nation. Thus, the Senate in Pakistan, over the years, has emerged as an essential organ and a stabilizing factor of the federation.
There are one hundred and four senatorial seats. There are 18 women Senators; Pakistani constitution requires that there be at least 17 women Senators.
Members of the Senate are elected according to Article 59 of the Constitution.
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