<Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> <P> Senate of Pakistan or Aiwān - e-Bālā (Urdu: ایوانِ بالا پاکستان ‬ ‎, IPA: (ɛːʋɑːn - e bɑːlɑ ˌpɑːkɪst̪ɑːn)) is the upper legislative chamber of the bicameral legislature of Pakistan, and together with the Qaumi Assembly makes up the Majlis - e-Shoora . </P> <P> First convened in 1973, the Senate's composition and powers are established by the Article 59 of the Constitution of Pakistan . Each province of Pakistan are represented by fourteen senators and eight senators from the tribal areas regardless of population, who serve staggered six - year terms . The Senate secretariat is located in the east wing of the Parliament Building; the National Assembly convenes in the west wing of the same building . </P> <P> The Senate has several exclusive powers not granted to the National Assembly, including the powers of making parliamentary bills as a being enforced into law . Elections are held every three years for one half of the Senate and each Senator has a term of six years . The Constitution does not allow for the dissolution of the Senate . </P>

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