Lahore is poised to host by-elections in five constituencies after Feb 8 polls result. President of the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), Shehbaz Sharif has successfully secured victory in the National Assembly's NA-123 Lahore and NA-132 Kasur constituencies, as well as in two Punjab Assembly constituencies, PP-158 and PP-164. In light of the multiple wins, Shehbaz Sharif is required to retain one seat while vacating all others where by-elections are slated to take place. It is anticipated that he will vacate PP-158 and PP-164, triggering by-elections in those constituencies.

Concurrently, by-elections are expected in NA-119 if Maryam Nawaz decides to relinquish the seat she has won. Shehbaz Sharif has been nominated for the position of Prime Minister, while Maryam Nawaz is in the running for the Chief Minister of Punjab. Sources suggest a potential vacancy in PP-174 by Hamza Shehbaz. Aleem Khan of the Istehkam e Pakistan (IPP) is set to retain the NA-117 Lahore seat while deferring the Punjab Assembly constituency PP-149. Retaining National Assembly seats is crucial for forming the government at the center.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)