In the by-elections for PP-149 constituency, the unofficial results from the polling stations have been revealed, showcasing a land sliding victory for Shoaib Siddiqui of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP). With an impressive turnout, Siddiqui secured a total of 39,137 votes, positioning himself as the frontrunner in the race. Following closely behind, Zeeshan Rasheed of the Sunni Ittehad Council emerged as the second-place contender, garnering 23,665 votes. The unofficial results indicate a clear win for Siddiqui, with a substantial lead of 15,472 votes over his closest competitor. Despite being unconfirmed, these outcomes highlight the prevailing sentiments of the electorate in PP-149 and shed light on the evolving political landscape in the region. By-elections were held in five constituencies of the National Assembly and 16 seats of three provincial assemblies. At some polling stations, a large number of voters were reported, while others painted a deserted look even a couple of hours into the polling process.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan