The by-election for the Punjab Assembly constituency PP-52 in Sialkot is scheduled for today, June 1, 2025, following the death of former MPA Arshad Javaid Waraich.
With 14 candidates in the running, the PP-52 Sialkot by-election is anticipated to be a tight race between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Hina Waraich and independent candidate Fakhar Ghumman.
The by-election, prompted by Waraich’s passing, will involve 297,185 registered voters casting their ballots at 185 polling stations. Among these, 11 stations have been classified as highly sensitive, while 38 are considered sensitive due to security concerns.
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کل مورخہ یکم جون 2025 بسلسلہ ضمنی انتخابات حلقہ PP-52. وزیر آباد تا سمبڑیال روڈ پر شام 4:00 بجے سے رات 11:00 بجے تک ہر قسم کی بھاری ٹریفک کا داخلہ بند رہے گا۔
جبکہ چھوٹی گاڑیوں کے لیے ذیل میں دیے گئے ڈائیورشن پلان کے مطابق متبادل راستے فراہم کیے گئے ہیں۔زیرآباد pic.twitter.com/qTMgfxnguI
— Sialkot Police (@DpoSialkot) May 31, 2025Electoral materials have been delivered under police supervision to ensure their safety. 1,696 polling staff will oversee the voting process, which is scheduled from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Sialkot by-election in 2025 has attracted significant attention due to its competitive nature.
The Election Commission of Pakistan has approved the nomination papers for four candidates vying for a vacant Senate seat in Punjab following the death of PML-N Senator Professor Sajid Mir on May 3, 2025. The approved candidates include Hafiz Abdul Karim, backed by the PML-N, Ijaz Hussain from the PTI, Mahar Abdul Sattar, and Khadija Siddiqui. Professor Mir, who served as a senator five times and was the head of Markazi Jamiat Ahle Hadith Pakistan, was a prominent figure within the PML-N.
The PML-N candidate Hina Waraich and independent Fakhar Ghumman are poised for a tight race, reflecting local political dynamics. The independent candidate’s challenge underscores voter sentiment in Sialkot, a key Punjab constituency. Enhanced security at sensitive polling stations aims to ensure a smooth process, addressing concerns raised by past electoral incidents in the region.
