Upper Dir-Cum-Lower Dir, Khyber Paktunkhwa (NWFP) — Pakistan National Assembly Election Results
Upper Dir-Cum-Lower Dir (Khyber Paktunkhwa (NWFP)) was won by Inayat Khan (PML-N) at the 1997 National Assembly general election, with a margin of 6,958 votes over Najmuddin. This page covers the 1997 general election, the only one on record for Upper Dir-Cum-Lower Dir, Khyber Paktunkhwa (NWFP), under this name.
Full Election History, 1997–1997
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Inayat Khan | PML-N | 23,328 | 50.8% | Najmuddin (PPP) | 6,958 (15.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inayat Khan | PML-N | 23,328 | 50.8% |
| Najmuddin | PPP | 16,370 | 35.6% |
| M. Ghulam, Adv. | Independent | 4,156 | 9.0% |
| M. Anwar Khan, Adv. | Independent | 665 | 1.4% |
| Mir Habib Jan | Independent | 557 | 1.2% |
| Iftikhar Ahmad | Independent | 472 | 1.0% |
| Akhunzada Bahrawar Said (Rtd) | Independent | 395 | 0.9% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Not enough elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Upper Dir-Cum-Lower Dir has been contested at 1 National Assembly general election on record (1997). Parties that have won this seat over that span: PML-N.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Upper Dir-Cum-Lower Dir in the 1997 general election?
Inayat Khan (PML-N) won Upper Dir-Cum-Lower Dir, Khyber Paktunkhwa (NWFP), in 1997 with 23,328 votes (50.8%), a margin of 6,958 votes over Najmuddin.
Which parties have won Upper Dir-Cum-Lower Dir since 1997?
Since 1997, Upper Dir-Cum-Lower Dir has been won by: PML-N.
What was the closest result in Upper Dir-Cum-Lower Dir?
The closest result on record for Upper Dir-Cum-Lower Dir was 1997, when PML-N beat PPP by just 6,958 votes (15.1 percentage points).