ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP): As Pakistan gears up for its forthcoming elections, the nation’s political landscape is poised for a significant transformation, with a staggering 57.1 million youth voters between the ages of 18 to 35 out of a total of nearly 127 million voters preparing to make their voices heard.
This demographic, often referred to as the “youth vote,” is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the country’s future.
Sindh boasts 11.6 million youth voters, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa follows closely with 10.8 million, and Balochistan contributes 2.5 million, while Islamabad chimes in with 0.5 million youthful voices.
In Pakistan, there are 27.79 million voters aged 36 to 45, and 18.12 million voters aged 46 to 55. Additionally, 11.8 million voters are between the ages of 56 to 65, while 12 million voters are aged above 66, highlighting the diverse range of age groups participating in the electoral process.
The province of Punjab stands out with an impressive 31.7 million young voters eager to participate in the democratic process.
This surge in youth participation reflects a growing engagement in the democratic process, as young citizens exercise their right to vote. Their collective influence is anticipated to have a substantial impact on the election outcomes, making them a crucial demographic to watch as the electoral process unfolds.
The data released by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) indicates a notable increase in the overall number of registered voters nationwide, surging from approximately 105.95 million in 2018 to nearly 127 million as of July this year.
Male voters now exceed 68.50 million, while female voters have reached 58.47 million in 2023. In major urban areas, Islamabad has witnessed a remarkable rise from 765,447 voters in 2018 to over 1.04 million this year, according to ECP data.
This year, Punjab boasts a total voter count of 72.3 million, marking a significant increase from 60.6 million in 2018. Sindh’s voter numbers have grown from 22.3 million in 2018 to 26.6 million in 2023.
In 2018, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the former Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) combined had 10.53 million voters. Right now, that number has surged to 20.169 million in 2023.
Balochistan also witnessed growth in voter count, reaching 5.28 million in 2023, compared to 4.29 million in 2018.
