The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has notified the successful candidates for 36 seats of the National Assembly from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Among those declared victorious are from NA-4 Upper Dir Sibghatullah, Gohar Ali Khan from NA-10 Buner, and Umar Ayub from NA-18 Haripur.

The notification confirmed the success of the Asad Qaiser for NA-19 Swabi and Shandana Gulzar for NA-30 Peshawar.

Shehryar Afridi emerged victorious from NA-35 Kohat, while Sher Afzal Marwat secured victory from NA-41 Lakky Marwat.

The notification highlighted the success of a member each from the Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N), Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and MWM in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

It’s noteworthy that independent candidates have been given a window of the three days to decide and joined any political party of their choice.

As polling stations closed across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's vibrant landscape, vote count also conlcuded. With a population of 48.5 million, as per the seventh census, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa emerged as a significant player in the electoral landscape.

The province boasted 21,928,119 registered voters, showcasing a formidable voice in the democratic process. Among these, 11,944,397 were male voters, while 9,983,722 were female voters.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly featured a total of 115 general seats, complemented by 26 reserved for women and 4 earmarked for non-Muslims.

Additionally, the province contributed 45 seats to the National Assembly, including 10 reserved for women.

A robust network comprising 15,696 polling stations was established across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, catering to the diverse electorate. Among these, 4,810 were designated for male voters, 4,287 for female voters, while 6,600 welcomed both genders.

To ensure the smooth conduct of the electoral process, over 181,000 polling staff members were appointed and trained, underscoring the commitment to transparency and efficiency. Result dissemination would be facilitated through various channels, including Form 45, EMS online, and offline platforms.

The electoral arena brimmed with anticipation as 713 candidates vied for National Assembly seats and 1,814 contested for Provincial Assembly seats. A staggering 454.4 million ballot papers were printed to accommodate the democratic fervor gripping Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The 2018 general elections witnessed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf securing victory in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the second consecutive term, clinching 37 general seats and 8 reserved seats for women. Mahmood Khan assumed the mantle of Chief Minister, succeeding Pervez Khattak. Both of PTI-P leaders lost their seats from their home towns in 2024 elections and Pervez KhattaK

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