Abbottabad, Khyber Paktunkhwa (NWFP) — Pakistan National Assembly Election Results
Abbottabad (Khyber Paktunkhwa (NWFP)) was won by Dr Muhammad Azhar Khan Jadoon (PTI) at the 2013 National Assembly general election, with a margin of 26,828 votes over Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan. This page covers every National Assembly general election in Abbottabad, Khyber Paktunkhwa (NWFP), from 2008 to 2013.
Full Election History, 2008–2013
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan | PML-N | 58,041 | 44.1% | Dr. Muhammad Azhar Khan Jadoon (Independent) | 21,373 (16.2 pts) |
| 2013 | Dr Muhammad Azhar Khan Jadoon | PTI | 96,549 | 51.2% | Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan (PML-N) | 26,828 (14.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2008
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan | PML-N | 58,041 | 44.1% |
| Dr. Muhammad Azhar Khan Jadoon | Independent | 36,668 | 27.8% |
| Amanullah Khan Jadoon | PML-Q | 34,947 | 26.5% |
| Raja Aurangzeb Khan | JUI-F | 1,465 | 1.1% |
| Ghulam Mustafa Sumsam Qureshi | MQM | 589 | 0.4% |
2013
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Muhammad Azhar Khan Jadoon | PTI | 96,549 | 51.2% |
| Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan | PML-N | 69,721 | 37.0% |
| Ayaz Khan Jadoon | Independent | 8,349 | 4.4% |
| Habib Ur Rehman Abbasi | Jamaat-e-Islami | 4,408 | 2.3% |
| Tariq Sultan | JUI-F | 3,504 | 1.9% |
| Fida Hussain | Tehreek-e-Suba Hazara | 2,076 | 1.1% |
| Sardar Muhammad Gulazar Abbasi | PPP | 1,107 | 0.6% |
| Safdar Zaman | Pakistan Muslim League (Safdar) | 890 | 0.5% |
| Safdar Zaman | Pakistan Muslim League (Safdar) | 890 | 0.5% |
| Sarfaraz Khan | MQM | 526 | 0.3% |
| Raja Izat Ali | Tehreek-e-Tahaffuze Pakistan | 340 | 0.2% |
| Zahoor Ahmed Chaudry | Independent | 283 | 0.2% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Abbottabad has been contested at 2 National Assembly general elections on record since 2008. Parties that have won this seat over that span: PML-N, PTI.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Abbottabad in the 2013 general election?
Dr Muhammad Azhar Khan Jadoon (PTI) won Abbottabad, Khyber Paktunkhwa (NWFP), in 2013 with 96,549 votes (51.2%), a margin of 26,828 votes over Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan.
Which parties have won Abbottabad since 2008?
Since 2008, Abbottabad has been won by: PML-N, PTI.
What was the closest result in Abbottabad?
The closest result on record for Abbottabad was 2013, when PTI beat PML-N by just 26,828 votes (14.2 percentage points).