PML-N candidate wins Islamabad mayor elections: unofficial results

PML-N candidate bags 43 votes, while PTI candidate was able to secure 26 votes

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  • PML-N's candidate Pir Adil Shah secures 43 votes
  • Three candidates ran for the slot of Islamabad mayor
  • PML-N candidate enjoyed a clear majority over his two rivals


PML-N's candidate Pir Adil Shah has won the elections for the vacant seat of Islamabad’s mayor, according to unofficial and provisional results.

Shah bagged 43 votes, while PTI's Sajid Mahmood was able to secure 26 votes. Out of a total of 73 votes, 69 were cast.

Read more: Three candidates to run for Islamabad mayor tomorrow

The mayor's seat fell vacant following the resignation of Shaikh Ansar, who belongs to PML-N.

It is pertinent to mention here that the PML-N candidate enjoyed a clear majority over his two rivals.

The polling process started at 9:00am and ended at 5:00pm. There were no breaks in between. The offices located in the building, which have been declared as polling stations, remained closed.