The recently concluded by-elections in Pakistan have provided a glimpse into the shifting dynamics of the country’s political landscape. From the bustling streets of Lahore to the remote corners of Balochistan, voters cast their ballots in a bid to shape the future of their constituencies. Here’s a breakdown of the provisional results from the by-polls held across five national and 16 provincial constituencies.
National Assembly By-Elections
In the National Assembly by-elections notable victories include:
1. NA-8 Bajaur: Independent candidate Mubarak Zaib leading.
2. NA-44 DI Khan: SIC’s Faisal Amin Khan emerges victorious.
3. NA-119 Lahore: PML-N’s Ali Parvez Malik leading.
4. NA-132 Kasur: PML-N’s Rashid Ahmad Khan leading.
5. NA-196 Qambar Shahdadkot: PPP’s Khursheed Ahmed Junejo clinches victory.
Provincial Assemblies By-Elections
The provincial assembly by-elections witnessed several key contests:
Punjab:
PP-22 Talagang: PML-N’s Falak Sher Awan leading.
PP-32 Gujrat: PML-N’s Musa Elahi secures victory.
PP-36 Wazirabad: PML-N’s Adnan Afzal leading.
PP-54 Narowal: SIC’s Awais Qasim leading.
PP-93 Bhakkar: PML-N’s Saeed Akbar Khan leading.
PP-139 Sheikhupura: PML-N’s Rana Afzal Hussain leading.
PP-147 Lahore: PML-N’s Muhammad Riaz leading.
PP-149 Lahore: IPP candidate Muhammad Shoaib Siddiqui leading.
PP-158 Lahore: PML-N’s Chaudhry Muhammad Nawaz leading.
PP-164 Lahore: PML-N’s Rashid Minhas leading.
PP-266 Rahim Yar Khan: PPP’s Mumtaz Ali leading.
PP-290 Dera Ghazi Khan: PML-N’s Ali Ahmad Laghari leading.
Balochistan:
PB-20 Khuzdar: BNP’s Mir Jahanzeb Mengal leading.
PB-22 Lasbela: PML-N’s Muhammad Zareen Khan Magsi leading.
PB-50 Kalla Abdullah: PkMAP’s Mir Wais Khan Achakzai leading.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:
PK-22 Bajaur: Independent candidate Mubarak Zaib leading.
PK-91 Kohat: SIC’s Dawood Shah leading.
These provisional results offer insights into the preferences of voters across Pakistan’s diverse regions. While some constituencies have reaffirmed their loyalty to established political parties others have shown a willingness to explore alternative candidates. As the final results are awaited and the political landscape continues to evolve, these by-elections serve as a reminder of the democratic spirit that pulsates through the veins of Pakistan’s electoral process.
