Sahiwal 2, Punjab — Pakistan National Assembly Election Results
Sahiwal 2 (Punjab) was won by Chaudhary Muhammad Ashraf (PML-N) at the 2013 National Assembly general election, with a margin of 50,366 votes over Malik Muhammad Yar Dhakoo. This page covers every National Assembly general election in Sahiwal 2, Punjab, from 1993 to 2013.
Full Election History, 1993–2013
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Mehar Ghulam Fareed Kathia | PPP | 61,015 | 48.8% | Ch. M. Ashraf (PML-N) | 4,936 (4.0 pts) |
| 1997 | Ch. M. Ashraf | PML-N | 75,214 | 69.5% | Mehar Ghulam Farid Kathia (PPP) | 50,407 (46.6 pts) |
| 2002 | Rana Tariq Javed | Pakistan Shia Political Party | 42,855 | 34.9% | Ch. M. Ashraf (PML-Q) | 4,648 (3.8 pts) |
| 2008 | Ghulam Farid Kathia | PPP | 38,962 | 30.2% | Ch. Muhammad Ashraf (Pakistan Democratic Party) | 5,852 (4.5 pts) |
| 2013 | Chaudhary Muhammad Ashraf | PML-N | 94,012 | 52.3% | Malik Muhammad Yar Dhakoo (PTI) | 50,366 (28.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1993
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehar Ghulam Fareed Kathia | PPP | 61,015 | 48.8% |
| Ch. M. Ashraf | PML-N | 56,079 | 44.9% |
| Maj. (R) Ahmad Mehmood | Pakistan Islamic Front | 4,310 | 3.5% |
| Ghulam Fareed | Independent | 2,457 | 2.0% |
| Roshan Ali | Independent | 1,043 | 0.8% |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ch. M. Ashraf | PML-N | 75,214 | 69.5% |
| Mehar Ghulam Farid Kathia | PPP | 24,807 | 22.9% |
| M. Saeed Bhutta | NPP | 2,543 | 2.3% |
| Dr. Rai Shabbir Ahmad Kharal | Pakistan Peoples Party (Shaheed Bhutto) | 1,755 | 1.6% |
| Ghulam Farid | Independent | 1,470 | 1.4% |
| Haji Hafeez-Ul-Haq, Adv. | PTI | 1,454 | 1.3% |
| Ch. M. Rafiq Zafar (Retired) | Independent | 1,000 | 0.9% |
2002
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rana Tariq Javed | Pakistan Shia Political Party | 42,855 | 34.9% |
| Ch. M. Ashraf | PML-Q | 38,207 | 31.1% |
| Mehar Ghulam Farid Kathia | PPP | 33,016 | 26.9% |
| Ehsan-Ul-Haq Idrees | PML-N | 8,882 | 7.2% |
2008
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghulam Farid Kathia | PPP | 38,962 | 30.2% |
| Ch. Muhammad Ashraf | Pakistan Democratic Party | 33,110 | 25.7% |
| Rana Tariq Javed | PML-Q | 28,879 | 22.4% |
| Ehsan-Ul-Haq Idrees | PML-N | 22,625 | 17.6% |
| Mian Mohsin Rashid | Independent | 3,431 | 2.7% |
| Rai Muhammad Nawaz Kharal | Independent | 1,330 | 1.0% |
| Malik Ghulam Hussain | Independent | 422 | 0.3% |
| Muhammad Hafeez Tabassum | MQM | 150 | 0.1% |
2013
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaudhary Muhammad Ashraf | PML-N | 94,012 | 52.3% |
| Malik Muhammad Yar Dhakoo | PTI | 43,646 | 24.3% |
| Rana Tariq Javed | Independent | 16,110 | 9.0% |
| Mehr Ghulam Farid Kathia | PPP | 10,894 | 6.1% |
| Peer Ihsan Ul Haq Idrees Advocate | Independent | 7,687 | 4.3% |
| Rana Zahid Farooq | Jamaat-e-Islami | 3,201 | 1.8% |
| Chaduhary Muhammad Ashraf Araian | Independent | 1,061 | 0.6% |
| Haji Muhammad Afzal Faridi | Independent | 608 | 0.3% |
| Hassan Murtaza Advocate | Independent | 549 | 0.3% |
| Bilal Khalid | Independent | 506 | 0.3% |
| Ghulam Rasool Tawan | Independent | 380 | 0.2% |
| Muhammad Imran Gill | MQM | 304 | 0.2% |
| Muhammad Shahid Malik | Independent | 256 | 0.1% |
| Malik Ghulam Hussain Advocate | Independent | 242 | 0.1% |
| Rai Muhammad Nawaz Kharal Advocate | Pakistan Justice Party | 146 | 0.1% |
| Mian Ashiq Hussain Kamyana Advocate | Awami Workers Party | 81 | 0.0% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Sahiwal 2 has been contested at 5 National Assembly general elections on record since 1993. Parties that have won this seat over that span: PPP, PML-N, Pakistan Shia Political Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Sahiwal 2 in the 2013 general election?
Chaudhary Muhammad Ashraf (PML-N) won Sahiwal 2, Punjab, in 2013 with 94,012 votes (52.3%), a margin of 50,366 votes over Malik Muhammad Yar Dhakoo.
Which parties have won Sahiwal 2 since 1993?
Since 1993, Sahiwal 2 has been won by: PML-N, PPP, Pakistan Shia Political Party.
What was the closest result in Sahiwal 2?
The closest result on record for Sahiwal 2 was 2002, when Pakistan Shia Political Party beat PML-Q by just 4,648 votes (3.8 percentage points).