Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) took control in the Karachi by-elections for local bodies, making an impressive sweep across various seats, while Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) saw a setback, losing significant ground, including in key areas like Liaquatabad. Despite the heated competition, voter turnout was noticeably low, which was a point of discussion among political circles.
According to initial but unofficial results, PPP secured 8 out of the 10 contested seats. They won 3 chairmen positions, 1 vice-chairman, and 4 ward member spots. Meanwhile, JI could only claim 2 seats, bagging 1 chairman and 1 ward member seat, reflecting a dip in their local popularity.
In District Malir’s UC 7 Ward 4, PPP’s Asif Khan emerged victorious, securing 994 votes and defeating JI’s Ikramullah with 362 votes and independent Azam Khan with 131 votes. PPP also triumphed in District Malir’s UC 9, where Babar Magsi won the chairman position with 2,493 votes, well ahead of JI’s Noman Ahmed, who got 528 votes, and independent Uzair Ali, who managed 121.
In Ward 4 of Baldia Town UC 10, PPP’s Iqrar Hassan claimed victory with 374 votes, surpassing independent Usama with 188 votes and JI’s Muhammad Taha with 122. Similarly, PPP’s Murtaza Qureshi won Korangi’s UC 7 Ward 1, tallying 1,045 votes, beating JI’s Kamran, who garnered 666 votes, and independent Muhammad Wasim with 157.
In Landhi Town’s UC 6, the vice-chairman seat went to PPP’s Umair Ahmed Khan Durani, who won with 1,775 votes, while JI’s Abdul Rehman came in second with 816 votes. The election showcased PPP’s dominance, leaving JI with fewer positions and sparking conversations about changing local political dynamics in Karachi.
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