Voting has concluded in by-elections in 11 constituencies across the country, including three provincial assembly seats in Punjab and eight national assembly seats across the country.
According to the unofficial results, Imran Khan is ahead in almost all constituencies.
Voting started at 8 am and continued uninterrupted till 5 pm.
There were isolated and mild clashes between workers of rival parties in some constituencies, which led to a momentary halt in polling. But after the political deadlock ended, voting resumed.
Polling for Provincial Assembly seats is underway in PP 139 Sheikhupura V, PP 209 Khanewal VII and PP 241 Bahawalnagar V.
NA 22 Mardan III, NA 24 Charsadda II, NA 31 Peshawar V, NA 108 Faisalabad VIII, NA 118 Nankana Sahib II, NA 157 Multan IV, NA 157 Multan IV will hold by-elections in the National Assembly. have been. -237 II Malir and NA 239 Korangi Karachi I.
The turnout was low at most of the polling stations due to the fact that it was a Sunday and the nature of the political conflict.
NA 108 Faisalabad VIII
Polling Day Events:
Alleged violation of code of conduct: Farrukh Habib allegedly violated the code of conduct of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) by entering a polling station in the constituency along with his armed bodyguards and supporters.
The Election Commission took notice of the violation of the code of conduct.
Bringing unrelated persons to the polling station is a violation of code of conduct.
Additionally, videos have surfaced of PTI booking and ‘buying’ votes, registering voters and issuing slips at around Rs 1,000 per vote, while taking rickshaws to transport these contracted voters to polling stations. Drivers have been hired.
Circle Facts:
Number of Contesting Candidates: 12
Imran Khan is representing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) while he is facing Abid Sher Ali of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN).
Registered Voters: 505,186 Male Voters: 271,039 Female Voters: 234,147
Polling Stations: 354 Male Polling Stations: 167 Female Polling Stations: 162 Joint Polling Stations: 25 Highly Sensitive Polling Stations: 281 Sensitive Polling Stations: 41
NA 118 Nankana Sahib II
Polling Day Events:
Vandalism in PML-N camp:
A political camp of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) was allegedly vandalized by some members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
At least two Muslim League-N workers posted in the camp were also injured in the clash.
Circle Facts:
Number of Contesting Candidates: 8
Imran Khan is representing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf.
Registered Voters: 450,810 Male Voters: 250,871 Female Voters: 199,939
Polling Stations: 319 Male Polling Stations: 19 Female Polling Stations: 19 Joint Polling Stations: 281 Highly Sensitive Polling Stations: 124 Sensitive Polling Stations: 52
NA 157 Multan IV
Polling Day Events:
Former PTI UC Chairman Arrested: PTI’s former Union Council Chairman Hameed Janjua has been arrested while filming a women’s polling station in violation of the code of conduct.
Ali Musa Geelani’s claim of election rigging on PTI
Gilani, while addressing a news conference, claimed that the ruling PTI was using all available state resources to influence the elections.
He said cars with tinted windows are patrolling the streets of the constituency trying to pressure voters to vote for the PTI.
In addition, he said that the officials of the Anti-Corruption Department have been giving threats.
Circle Facts:
Number of Contesting Candidates: 8
PTI’s Mehr Bano Qureshi and PPP’s Ali Musa Geelani will contest from this constituency.
Mehr Bano Qureshi is the daughter of PTI Vice President Shah Mehmood Qureshi while Ali Musa Gilani is the son of former Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani.
Registered Voters: 462,205 Male Voters: 247,920 Female Voters: 214,285
Polling Stations: 264 Male Polling Stations: 52 Female Polling Stations: 49 Joint Polling Stations: 163 Highly Sensitive Polling Stations: 92 Sensitive Polling Stations: 129
NA 31 Peshawar V
Polling Day Events:
Tensions escalated when PTI and Awami National Party (ANP) supporters clashed with each other at the polling station outside Shaheed Hussain School No.1.
Political activists came together. The police had to intervene to end the riot.
The police also detained two party workers.
Later, PTI and ANP members clashed near a polling station in Bashirabad. Slogan shouting started from both sides but then the PTIMPA guard opened fire in the air unprovoked.
Circle Facts:
Number of Contesting Candidates: 8
Registered Voters: 473,180 Male Voters: 262,289 Female Voters: 210,891
Polling Stations: 265 Male Polling Stations: 146 Female Polling Stations: 117 Joint Polling Stations: 2 Highly Sensitive Stations: 265
NA 237 Miller II
Polling Day Events
Alleged clash between PTI and PPP workers: PTI leader Sardar Badar Ghafoor was allegedly attacked by some PPP workers in Ghazigoth. Ghazi sustained head injuries in the attack and had to be taken to a local hospital for medical treatment.
Circle Facts:
Number of Contesting Candidates: 11
Registered Voters: 294,699 Male Voters: 165,913 Female Voters: 128,786
Polling Stations: 194 Male Polling Stations: 2 Female Polling Stations: 2 Joint Polling Stations: 190 Highly Sensitive Polling Stations: 112 Sensitive Polling Stations: 82
