Thirteen national and provincial assembly constituencies are holding by-elections.
With strict security measures in place, voting is taking place on Sunday in six National Assembly and seven Punjab Assembly constituencies.
By-election polling began at 8 a.m. and will run continuously until 5 p.m., according to the Election Commission (ECP).
In order to guarantee transparent and orderly voting, the ECP had previously finalized all arrangements for holding by-elections under strict security measures.
At midnight on November 21, the by-election campaign came to an end. Anyone detected in violation of the electoral code of conduct would face severe consequences, the ECP had warned.
It is important to note that the political struggle in Punjab, where the PML-N, PTI, and PPP are attempting to solidify their positions, will also be reflected in these elections. As a political party, PTI is still without its electoral symbol, nevertheless.
The statistics of the national assemblies
The NA-18
There are nine candidates running in the NA-18 Haripur by-election. Shehrnaz, the independent candidate supported by the PTI, Babar Nawaz Khan of the PML-N, and Erum Fatima of the PPP are likely to compete fiercely. Following Omar Ayub of the PTI’s conviction and disqualification in the May 9 riot case, this seat fell vacant.
NA-96
There are sixteen candidates running for NA-96 from the PML-N, PPP, and independent. There are 272,991 registered female voters and 372,133 registered male voters in the constituency.
NA-104
Five candidates are running in NA-104, including independent Rana Adnan Javed and Raja Daniyal of the PML-N. In this National Assembly seat, 557,637 electors will cast ballots.
NA-129
Hafiz Nauman of the PML-N and independent candidates Bajash Khan Niazi and Arsalan Ahmed are predicted to compete closely. In this constituency, 334 voting places have been established, 70 of which are designated for both men and women. Mian Azhar’s passing left the NA-129 seat empty.
Political commentators claim that NA-129 is one of the most significant constituencies in Lahore. The fact that this election encompasses important center regions of the city and that the outcome here has a direct impact on Lahore’s overall political trajectory makes it noteworthy as well.
NA-143
In Sahiwal, Punjab, NA-143 is the third-largest constituency. The PML-N candidate and the PTI-backed contender are anticipated to face off in a fierce race. There are 584,698 registered voters in the constituency overall.
NA-185
The PPP has put up a candidate in NA-185 to challenge the PML-N. Candidates from the PML-N, PPP, and JUI are anticipated to engage in a tough competition.
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Voting for the National Assembly will take place in NA-18 Haripur, NA-96 Faisalabad, NA-104 Faisalabad, NA-129 Lahore, NA-143 Sahiwal, and NA-185 DG Khan. The constituencies of PP-73 Sargodha, PP-87 Mianwali, PP-98 Faisalabad, PP-115 Faisalabad, PP-116 Faisalabad, PP-203 Sahiwal, and PP-269 Muzaffargarh will also be voting.
After parliamentarians were disqualified in relation to proceedings involving the events of May 9, the constituencies became vacant.
The deployment of Pakistan Army forces to ensure security during the by-elections has been approved by the federal government.
The official announcement states that from November 22 to 24, troops would be stationed in specific seats as a reserve force to bolster election security measures.
Media outlets are not permitted to broadcast the unofficial results of the by-elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa until an hour after the polls close, according to the ECP.
The ECP warned that premature reporting could mislead the public and ordered that only Returning Officers have the authority to declare official results.
It mandated that media outlets refrain from broadcasting or publishing unofficial results until at least one hour after the polls closed, and that any results that are made public beyond that time must be made explicit that they are “unofficial and incomplete.”
The ECP warned that those who disobeyed these directives would face disciplinary action from the appropriate authorities. It reaffirmed that only the relevant Returning Officer will provide the official and final results for every seatWith strict security measures in place, voting is taking place on Sunday in six National Assembly and seven Punjab Assembly constituencies.
By-election polling began at 8 a.m. and will run continuously until 5 p.m., according to the Election Commission (ECP).
In order to guarantee transparent and orderly voting, the ECP had previously finalized all arrangements for holding by-elections under strict security measures.
At midnight on November 21, the by-election campaign came to an end. Anyone detected in violation of the electoral code of conduct would face severe consequences, the ECP had warned.
It is important to note that the political struggle in Punjab, where the PML-N, PTI, and PPP are attempting to solidify their positions, will also be reflected in these elections. As a political party, PTI is still without its electoral symbol, nevertheless.
The statistics of the national assemblies
The NA-18
There are nine candidates running in the NA-18 Haripur by-election. Shehrnaz, the independent candidate supported by the PTI, Babar Nawaz Khan of the PML-N, and Erum Fatima of the PPP are likely to compete fiercely. Following Omar Ayub of the PTI’s conviction and disqualification in the May 9 riot case, this seat fell vacant.
NA-96
There are sixteen candidates running for NA-96 from the PML-N, PPP, and independent. There are 272,991 registered female voters and 372,133 registered male voters in the constituency.
NA-104
Five candidates are running in NA-104, including independent Rana Adnan Javed and Raja Daniyal of the PML-N. In this National Assembly seat, 557,637 electors will cast ballots.
NA-129
Hafiz Nauman of the PML-N and independent candidates Bajash Khan Niazi and Arsalan Ahmed are predicted to compete closely. In this constituency, 334 voting places have been established, 70 of which are designated for both men and women. Mian Azhar’s passing left the NA-129 seat empty.
Political commentators claim that NA-129 is one of the most significant constituencies in Lahore. The fact that this election encompasses important center regions of the city and that the outcome here has a direct impact on Lahore’s overall political trajectory makes it noteworthy as well.
NA-143
In Sahiwal, Punjab, NA-143 is the third-largest constituency. The PML-N candidate and the PTI-backed contender are anticipated to face off in a fierce race. There are 584,698 registered voters in the constituency overall.
NA-185
The PPP has put up a candidate in NA-185 to challenge the PML-N. Candidates from the PML-N, PPP, and JUI are anticipated to engage in a tough competition.
Read More: The PML-N will vigorously run in the KP and Punjab by-elections
Voting for the National Assembly will take place in NA-18 Haripur, NA-96 Faisalabad, NA-104 Faisalabad, NA-129 Lahore, NA-143 Sahiwal, and NA-185 DG Khan. The constituencies of PP-73 Sargodha, PP-87 Mianwali, PP-98 Faisalabad, PP-115 Faisalabad, PP-116 Faisalabad, PP-203 Sahiwal, and PP-269 Muzaffargarh will also be voting.
After parliamentarians were disqualified in relation to proceedings involving the events of May 9, the constituencies became vacant.
The deployment of Pakistan Army forces to ensure security during the by-elections has been approved by the federal government.
The official announcement states that from November 22 to 24, troops would be stationed in specific seats as a reserve force to bolster election security measures.
Media outlets are not permitted to broadcast the unofficial results of the by-elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa until an hour after the polls close, according to the ECP.
The ECP warned that premature reporting could mislead the public and ordered that only Returning Officers have the authority to declare official results.
It mandated that media outlets refrain from broadcasting or publishing unofficial results until at least one hour after the polls closed, and that any results that are made public beyond that time must be made explicit that they are “unofficial and incomplete.”
The ECP warned that those who disobeyed these directives would face disciplinary action from the appropriate authorities. It reaffirmed that only the relevant Returning Officer will provide the official and final results for every seat.