BAHAWALPUR — Voting in the NA-168 Bahawalpur by-election is taking place today, with all arrangements for the polls finalised, Dunya News reported. Polling began at 8am and will continue uninterrupted until 5pm.
Seat Vacated After PML-N MNA’s Death
The constituency’s National Assembly seat fell vacant following the death of PML-N MNA Malik Muhammad Iqbal Chanar. In the by-election, Malik Munir Iqbal Chanar is contesting on the PML-N ticket for his father’s vacant seat, while Wali Dad Cheema, son of former federal minister Chaudhry Tariq Bashir Cheema, is running as an independent candidate.
A total of 20 candidates are in the fray in the constituency.
Voter Breakdown and Polling Infrastructure
According to election authorities, 483,143 registered voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in NA-168, including 248,529 male and 234,614 female voters.
- Total registered voters: 483,143
- Male voters: 248,529
- Female voters: 234,614
- Total polling stations: 292
- Male polling stations: 130
- Female polling stations: 130
- Combined polling stations: 32
- Total polling booths: 896
Security Arrangements
Strict security arrangements have been put in place for the by-election. More than 3,000 police personnel will perform security duties, while one company each of the Pakistan Army and Rangers will remain in reserve.
The total population of the NA-168 constituency is 937,095.
