Provincial Assembly Eighth Synopsis (Post) Print

Provincial Assembly of the Punjab 1977
Apr 9, 1977 to Jul 5, 1977

After dissolution of previous Provincial Assembly of the Punjab in January 1977, fresh elections were held in March 1977 to elect the new Assembly on the basis of direct independent vote and adult franchise in accordance with the provisions of 1973 Constitution. There were 240 general seats, 5 seats were reserved for minorities and 12 for women.

The Assembly was elected for a term of five years, but it was dissolved under the proclamation of Martial Law on July 5, 1977 by General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq1. The 1973 Constitution was held in abeyance. The Assembly held its last sitting on June 27, 1977. It met for 21 sittings over 2 sessions during its short life of only 2 months and 27 days. This Assembly passed 15 Acts during its existence.