Draft:7th National Assembly of Pakistan
| 7th National Assembly | |||||
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| Legislative body | National Assembly of Pakistan | ||||
| Jurisdiction | Pakistan | ||||
| Meeting place | Parliament House, Islamabad-44030 | ||||
| Term | 14 March 1977 – 5 July 1977 | ||||
| Election | 1977 Pakistani general election | ||||
| Government | Government of Pakistan | ||||
| Website | Official website | ||||
| National Assembly of Pakistan | |||||
| Members | 216 | ||||
| Speaker | Sahibzada Farooq Ali | ||||
| Prime Minister | Zulfikar Ali Bhutto | ||||
| Leader of the Opposition | Khan Abdul Wali Khan | ||||
| President | Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry | ||||
The 7th National Assembly of Pakistan was the legislative body elected in the 1977 general elections. It served as the lower house of the Parliament of Pakistan but had a very brief tenure from 14 March 1977 to 5 July 1977.
Background
The 7th National Assembly was formed following the controversial 1977 general elections, in which the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) led by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto won a significant majority. The opposition, led by the Pakistan National Alliance (PNA), alleged widespread electoral fraud and launched mass protests, leading to political instability.
Composition
The 7th National Assembly consisted of 216 members elected from constituencies across Pakistan. The PPP secured an overwhelming majority, while the opposition parties, led by the PNA, rejected the election results.
Member List
| Name | Party | Constituency | Ref |
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| Zulfikar Ali Bhutto | Pakistan Peoples Party | NA-132 | [1] |
| Khan Abdul Wali Khan | Pakistan National Alliance | NA-19 | [2] |
| Sahibzada Farooq Ali | Pakistan Peoples Party | NA-45 | [3] |
| Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry | Pakistan Peoples Party | - | [4] |
Key Events
- On 14 March 1977, the 7th National Assembly was inaugurated after the 1977 general elections.
- Nationwide protests and civil unrest ensued due to allegations of electoral fraud.
- Negotiations between the PPP and the opposition failed to resolve the crisis.
- On 5 July 1977, the assembly was dissolved following a military coup led by General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, resulting in the imposition of martial law.
Leadership
- Prime Minister: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (14 March 1977 – 5 July 1977)
- Speaker: Sahibzada Farooq Ali
- Leader of the Opposition: Khan Abdul Wali Khan
- President: Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry (as head of state)
Dissolution
On 5 July 1977, General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq staged a military coup, overthrowing Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and imposing martial law. This marked the end of the 7th National Assembly, and Pakistan remained under military rule until new elections were held for the 8th National Assembly in 1985.