Dera Ghazi Khan 2, Punjab — Pakistan National Assembly Election Results
Dera Ghazi Khan 2 (Punjab) was won by Hafiz Abdul Karim (PML-N) at the 2013 National Assembly general election, with a margin of 9,841 votes over Sardar Muhammad Jamal Khan Leghari. This page covers every National Assembly general election in Dera Ghazi Khan 2, Punjab, from 2002 to 2013.
Full Election History, 2002–2013
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Sardar Farooq Ahmad Khan Leghari | National Alliance | 56,343 | 51.4% | Sardar M. Khan Leghari (Independent) | 16,920 (15.4 pts) |
| 2008 | Farooq Ahmed Khan Leghari | PML-Q | 45,370 | 35.0% | Hafiz Abdul Karim (PML-N) | 3,476 (2.7 pts) |
| 2013 | Hafiz Abdul Karim | PML-N | 49,230 | 31.1% | Sardar Muhammad Jamal Khan Leghari (Independent) | 9,841 (6.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2002
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sardar Farooq Ahmad Khan Leghari | National Alliance | 56,343 | 51.4% |
| Sardar M. Khan Leghari | Independent | 39,423 | 35.9% |
| Rasheed Ahmad Khan | MMA | 7,099 | 6.5% |
| Dr. Saeed Buzdar | PPP | 6,850 | 6.2% |
2008
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farooq Ahmed Khan Leghari | PML-Q | 45,370 | 35.0% |
| Hafiz Abdul Karim | PML-N | 41,894 | 32.3% |
| Shabir Ahmed Khan Leghari | PPP | 36,401 | 28.1% |
| Sardar Muhammad Khan Leghari | Independent | 3,623 | 2.8% |
| Dr. Saeed Ahmed Buzdar | Independent | 1,403 | 1.1% |
| Abdul Salam Ansari | MQM | 1,041 | 0.8% |
2013
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hafiz Abdul Karim | PML-N | 49,230 | 31.1% |
| Sardar Muhammad Jamal Khan Leghari | Independent | 39,389 | 24.9% |
| Mohtarma Zartaj Gul Akhwand | PTI | 38,643 | 24.4% |
| Sardar Maqsood Khan Leghari | PML-Q | 19,558 | 12.4% |
| Khadim Hussain | Independent | 5,583 | 3.5% |
| Dr Saeed Ahmad Buzdar | Pakistan Peoples Party (Shaheed Bhutto) | 2,358 | 1.5% |
| Makhdoom Syed Ejaz Hussain Naqvi | Independent | 684 | 0.4% |
| Dr Mian Abdul Rehman | Independent | 594 | 0.4% |
| Ghulam Haider | All Pakistan Muslim League | 463 | 0.3% |
| Hakeem Sheikh Mueen Ud Din Qureshi | Independent | 403 | 0.3% |
| Sheikh Muhammad Iqbal | PPP | 336 | 0.2% |
| Haji Abdul Rasheed Khan Bhatti | JUI-F | 290 | 0.2% |
| Qari Abdul Ghafoor Mirani | Independent | 275 | 0.2% |
| Izhar Ul Haq Qureshi Siddiqui | MQM | 247 | 0.2% |
| Mian Abdul Rehman Bodla | Independent | 186 | 0.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Dera Ghazi Khan 2 has been contested at 3 National Assembly general elections on record since 2002. Parties that have won this seat over that span: National Alliance, PML-Q, PML-N.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Dera Ghazi Khan 2 in the 2013 general election?
Hafiz Abdul Karim (PML-N) won Dera Ghazi Khan 2, Punjab, in 2013 with 49,230 votes (31.1%), a margin of 9,841 votes over Sardar Muhammad Jamal Khan Leghari.
Which parties have won Dera Ghazi Khan 2 since 2002?
Since 2002, Dera Ghazi Khan 2 has been won by: National Alliance, PML-N, PML-Q.
What was the closest result in Dera Ghazi Khan 2?
The closest result on record for Dera Ghazi Khan 2 was 2008, when PML-Q beat PML-N by just 3,476 votes (2.7 percentage points).