Election 2024

Nawaz Sharif challenges Results of NA-15 Mansehra Election

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Staff Reporter

ISLAMABAD: Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has officially challenged the results of the National Assembly constituency NA-15 Mansehra election.

In the unofficial count, independent candidate Shehzad Muhammad Gashtasab Khan prevailed with 105,249 votes, while Nawaz Sharif received 80,382 votes.

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Sharif expressed concerns in his application to the Election Commission over the logistical difficulties that certain Mansehra localities were facing as a result of the heavy snowfall, which disrupted communication during the voting process. He maintained that the integrity of the election and voter turnout might have been impacted by these issues.

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Sharif consequently asked that the results of NA-15 Mansehra be deferred until after a careful examination and resolving of the concerns brought forward. The application will now be examined by the Election Commission, which will also evaluate Sharif’s challenge’s grounds.

Staff Reporter

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