Hafizabad, Punjab — Pakistan National Assembly Election Results
Hafizabad (Punjab) was won by Afzal Hussain Tarar (PML-N) at the 1997 National Assembly general election, with a margin of 12,055 votes over Ch. Mehdi Hassan Bhatti. This page covers every National Assembly general election in Hafizabad, Punjab, from 1993 to 1997.
Full Election History, 1993–1997
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Ch. Mehdi Hassan Bhatti | PPP | 81,243 | 58.7% | Afzal Hussain Tarar (PML-N) | 24,115 (17.4 pts) |
| 1997 | Afzal Hussain Tarar | PML-N | 63,925 | 51.6% | Ch. Mehdi Hassan Bhatti (PPP) | 12,055 (9.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1993
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ch. Mehdi Hassan Bhatti | PPP | 81,243 | 58.7% |
| Afzal Hussain Tarar | PML-N | 57,128 | 41.3% |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afzal Hussain Tarar | PML-N | 63,925 | 51.6% |
| Ch. Mehdi Hassan Bhatti | PPP | 51,870 | 41.8% |
| Ch. Nazar Abbas Bhatti | Independent | 3,144 | 2.5% |
| Shahadat Khan Bhatti | PTI | 2,453 | 2.0% |
| Malik M. Wazir Awan | Independent | 2,001 | 1.6% |
| Mian Shahid Hussain Khan Bhatti | Independent | 558 | 0.5% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Hafizabad has been contested at 2 National Assembly general elections on record since 1993. Parties that have won this seat over that span: PPP, PML-N.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Hafizabad in the 1997 general election?
Afzal Hussain Tarar (PML-N) won Hafizabad, Punjab, in 1997 with 63,925 votes (51.6%), a margin of 12,055 votes over Ch. Mehdi Hassan Bhatti.
Which parties have won Hafizabad since 1993?
Since 1993, Hafizabad has been won by: PML-N, PPP.
What was the closest result in Hafizabad?
The closest result on record for Hafizabad was 1997, when PML-N beat PPP by just 12,055 votes (9.7 percentage points).