Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Rana Sanaullah said that a proposal to raise the voting age is under consideration in Islamabad [1, 2].

This move could significantly alter the national electorate if passed. Changing the age of eligibility for voters may shift the demographic balance of the voting population and impact future election outcomes across the country.

The proposal is being reviewed as part of the upcoming 28th Constitutional Amendment [1, 2]. This amendment represents a broader set of constitutional reforms currently being discussed by government officials. According to reports from May 13, 2026, talks regarding the 28th amendment have intensified as the government seeks to finalize the legal framework for these changes [2].

Rana Sanaullah said the proposal is currently under review [1]. The minister's statement on May 17, 2026, confirms that the government is weighing the impact of raising the voting age within the scope of the legislative plan [1].

While the specific new age limit has not been detailed in the current reports, the process involves extensive political consultations. The government is evaluating how these reforms align with the overall goals of the 28th amendment to ensure stability, and legal clarity in the electoral process [1, 2].

“A proposal to raise the voting age is under consideration as part of the upcoming 28th Constitutional Amendment.”

Raising the voting age would reduce the number of eligible voters, potentially disenfranchising a segment of the youth population. This shift could be seen as an attempt to stabilize the electorate or a strategic move to influence the demographic makeup of the voting bloc during the implementation of the 28th Constitutional Amendment.