Is Pakistan Raising the Minimum Age to Cast Vote from 18 to 25?

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has denied reports about raising the minimum age to cast vote from 18 to 25. He confirmed no bill exists and no legislation is under review. The clarification ends social media claims and assures that young Pakistanis with the minimum age to cast vote at 18 will keep their voting rights.

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has firmly dismissed widespread reports about changing the minimum age to cast vote from 18 to 25. He said these claims have no basis in fact. The government has not drafted or reviewed any bill on this issue.

The minister took to social media to confirm that there is no proposal under consideration to alter the minimum age to cast vote. He underscored that Pakistan’s youth remain fully eligible to participate in elections.

Officials clarified that no constitutional reform related to the minimum age to cast vote is under discussion. Any circulating rumours suggesting otherwise are misinformation and misunderstanding.

Before the government’s announcement, some political circles debated the issue online. However, those claims led to confusion among young voters. The clarification now confirms that voters aged 18 and above will continue to cast ballots.

Experts note that any change to the minimum age to cast vote would require a constitutional amendment and broad parliamentary support. No such legal process has been initiated.

Young Pakistanis aged 18 and above should remain confident in their voting rights. The government’s clear stance puts to rest any doubts about eligibility and confirms that the minimum age to cast vote stays at 18.