LAHORE (Dunya News) - Unofficial results from the Punjab Assembly elections have revealed a significant victory for the independent candidates, with Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) candidates trailing behind in several constituencies.
As per the unofficial results, independent candidates established a lead in 297 constituencies of the Punjab Assembly, securing victory in 120 seats. Meanwhile, PML-N candidates have emerged as significant contenders, clinching 117 seats.
However, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is yet to release the official results.
PP-158
In PP-158, Shehbaz Sharif, President of PML-N, emerged victorious with 38,642 votes, defeating independent candidate Yousaf Wali who garnered 23,847 votes.
PP-159
PML-N's Maryam Nawaz secured the win with 23,354 votes, surpassing independent candidate Mehar Sharafat Ali, who trailed behind with 21,191 votes.
PP-20
PML-N's dominance was evident in other constituencies as well. In PP-20 Chakwal-1, Sultan Haider Ali Khan secured victory with 52,450 votes, while independent candidate Ali Nasir Khan garnered 43,250 votes.
PP-21
In PP-21 Chakwal-2, PML-N's Tanveer Aslam Malik emerged victorious with 83,055 votes, defeating Tariq Mehmood Afzal, who secured 75,142 votes.
PP-146
In PP-146, PML-N candidate Ghazali Saleem Butt secured victory with 30,587 votes, leaving independent candidate Junaid Razzaq behind with 28,515 votes.
PP-147
In PP-147, Hamza Shehbaz, a prominent PML-N leader, secured victory with 51,838 votes, while independent candidate Muhammad Khan Madni followed closely with 46,494 votes. Tehreek e Labaik candidate Azam Waheed secured the third position with 17,022 votes.
PP-148
In PP-148, PML-N candidate Mujtaba Shujaur Rahman emerged victorious with 37,998 votes, while Saba Deewan, the runner-up, secured 31,560 votes.
PP-150
Khawaja Imran Nazeer of PML-N secured victory with 34,956 votes in PP-150 defeating opposition candidate Abdul Karim Khan by a narrow margin of 30,314 votes.
PP-152
In PP-152, PML-N's Malik Muhammad Waheed emerged victorious with 34,664 votes, outpacing independent candidate Noman Majeed, who secured 29,676 votes.
PP-153
PML-N leader Khawaja Salman Rafique clinched victory with 35,232 votes in PP-153 Lahore,, while independent candidate Mian Awais Anjum trailed behind with 33,027 votes.
PP-160
In PP-160, PML-N's Asad Ali secured the win with 26,781 votes, surpassing independent candidate Azam Khan Niazi, who garnered 21,249 votes.
PP-166
PP-166 witnessed another victory for PML-N, with Malik Anas Mehmood securing the provincial assembly seat with 32,270 votes, leaving independent candidate Khalid Mehmood Gujjar in second place with 30,611 votes.
PP-211
In PP-211 Khanewal-7, PML-N's Rana Muhammad Saleem emerged victorious with an impressive 53,727 votes, while independent candidate Imran Pervaiz trailed far behind with 8,511 votes.
PP-224
In PP-224 Multan, PML-N's Malik Laal Muhammad secured victory with 44,264 votes, defeating Muhammad Abbas Bukhari, who managed to secure only 28,433 votes.
PP-232
In PP-232 Vehari-4 constituency, PML-N's Nosher Khan Anjum Langrial emerged victorious with 33,151 votes, while JI's candidate Ali Waqas became the runner-up with 26,206 votes.
While the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) secured victories in many constituencies, there were instances where their candidates faced defeat at the hands of independent contenders across various districts of Punjab.
PP-1 Attock
In a notable upset, in PP-1 Attock constituency, independent candidate Qazi Ahmed Akhbar Khan emerged victorious with 49,257 votes, defeating PML-N's Jahangir Khanzada, who secured 36,443 votes.PP-31
PP-31
In PP-31 Gujrat-6, PML-Q candidate Shafay Hussain emerged victorious with 64,132 votes, defeating an independent candidate who garnered 48,311 votes.
PP-32
Similarly, in PP-32, PML-Q's Chaudhary Salik Hussain secured victory with 55,615 votes, overcoming PTI-backed independent candidate Pervez Elahi, who managed 44,713 votes.
PP-86
The unofficial results of Mianwali-2 PP-86 declared Ameenullah Khan the winner with an impressive 85,318 votes, leaving independent candidate Adil Abdullah Khan far behind with 19,794 votes.
PP-92
In PP-92 Bakhar-4, independent candidate Muhammad Amir Anayat Shahani clinched victory with 41,084 votes, defeating another independent candidate, Rafiq Ahmed Khan Niazi, who scored 32,941 votes.
PP-155
In PP-155, independent candidate Sheikh Imtiaz emerged victorious with 36,717 votes, while PML-N's Naeem Shehzad trailed behind with 30,898 votes.
PP-171
This Punjab Assembly constituency witnessed PTI-backed independent candidate Aslam Iqbal's victory with 61,847 votes, while PML-N's Mehar Ishtiaq Ahmed faced defeat with 36,955 votes.
PP-172
In PP-172, PML-N leader Rana Mashhood was defeated by independent candidate Misbah Wajid, who secured 31,378 votes, while Rana Mashhood trailed with 28,647 votes.
PP-195
In PP-195 Pakpattan-3, independent candidate Imran Akram Jutt emerged victorious with 50,870 votes, leaving PML-N's Kashif Ali Chishti with 37,643 votes.
PP-203
In PP-203 Sahiwal-6, independent candidate Rai Muhammad Murtaza Iqbal secured victory with 55,874 votes, defeating PML-N's Muhammad Hanif, who managed 35,163 votes.
PP-204
Sahiwal-7, independent candidate Muhammad Ghulam Sarwar emerged victorious with 60,438 votes, while Adil Saeed Chaudhary, another candidate, became the runner-up with 33,722 votes.
PP-230
Independent candidate Syed Salman Shahid Mehdi defeated PML-N candidate Irfan Aqeel Doltana with 44,950 votes, leaving the runner-up with 30,570 votes.
These results demonstrate the diverse political landscape in Punjab, with independent candidates showcasing strong performances in several constituencies, challenging the traditional party dynamics.
The victory of PML-N candidates in multiple constituencies underscores the party's continued influence in Punjab, while independent candidates have also showcased significant support from voters across various regions.