Islamabad, Islamabad and FATA — Pakistan National Assembly Election Results
Islamabad (Islamabad and FATA) was won by Syed Zafar Ali Shah (PML-N) at the 1997 National Assembly general election, with a margin of 37,653 votes over Syed Nayyar Hussain Bokhari. This page covers every National Assembly general election in Islamabad, Islamabad and FATA, from 1993 to 1997.
Full Election History, 1993–1997
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Haji M. Nawaz Khokhar | PML-N | 59,308 | 49.3% | Syed Nayyar Hussain Bukhari (PPP) | 9,790 (8.2 pts) |
| 1997 | Syed Zafar Ali Shah | PML-N | 67,500 | 64.8% | Syed Nayyar Hussain Bokhari (PPP) | 37,653 (36.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1993
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haji M. Nawaz Khokhar | PML-N | 59,308 | 49.3% |
| Syed Nayyar Hussain Bukhari | PPP | 49,518 | 41.2% |
| Maj. (R) Tariq Mehmood | Pakistan Islamic Front | 8,248 | 6.9% |
| Ch. M. Aslam | Independent | 890 | 0.7% |
| Mian Mumtaz Rabbani | Independent | 702 | 0.6% |
| M. Ashraf | Independent | 356 | 0.3% |
| Syed Liaqat Hussain Banori (Retired) | ANP | 322 | 0.3% |
| Fauzia Saleem Abbas | Independent | 242 | 0.2% |
| Wasal Ahmad Shahid | Haq Parast Group | 240 | 0.2% |
| M. Riaz | National Democratic Alliance | 233 | 0.2% |
| Arshad Ali Khan | Pakistan National League | 136 | 0.1% |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syed Zafar Ali Shah | PML-N | 67,500 | 64.8% |
| Syed Nayyar Hussain Bokhari | PPP | 29,847 | 28.6% |
| Imran Khan | PTI | 5,868 | 5.6% |
| Wasaal Ahmad Shahid | Haq Parast Group | 577 | 0.6% |
| Nadeem Mukhtar Ch. | Independent | 407 | 0.4% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Islamabad has been contested at 2 National Assembly general elections on record since 1993. Parties that have won this seat over that span: PML-N.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Islamabad in the 1997 general election?
Syed Zafar Ali Shah (PML-N) won Islamabad, Islamabad and FATA, in 1997 with 67,500 votes (64.8%), a margin of 37,653 votes over Syed Nayyar Hussain Bokhari.
Which parties have won Islamabad since 1993?
Since 1993, Islamabad has been won by: PML-N.
What was the closest result in Islamabad?
The closest result on record for Islamabad was 1993, when PML-N beat PPP by just 9,790 votes (8.2 percentage points).