In a surprising turn of events during the 2024 general elections, Nawaz Sharif, the prime ministerial candidate and leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), faced a significant defeat against independent candidate Shahzada Gastasap in NA-15 Mansehra. Unofficial reports from National Assembly Constituency NA-15 Mansehra revealed that Shahzada Gastasap secured victory with 74,713 votes, while Mian Nawaz Sharif garnered 63,054 votes. This unexpected outcome marks a major upset in the electoral landscape, raising questions about the prevailing political dynamics in Mansehra. Despite his defeat in NA-15, Nawaz Sharif remains a candidate in NA-130 constituency in Lahore, where he faces independent candidate Yasmin Rashid. As the electoral process unfolds, the defeat in Mansehra adds an element of uncertainty to Nawaz Sharif's political journey and underscores the unpredictability of the ongoing elections.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)