Karachi 16, Sindh — Pakistan National Assembly Election Results
Karachi 16 (Sindh) was won by Dr. Muhammad Ayoub Shaikh (MQM) at the 2008 National Assembly general election, with a margin of 118,346 votes over Syed Sohail Abrar. This page covers every National Assembly general election in Karachi 16, Sindh, from 2002 to 2008.
Full Election History, 2002–2008
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nawab Mirza Adv. | MQM | 42,888 | 54.2% | Syed Zahid Siraj (MMA) | 26,155 (33.0 pts) |
| 2008 | Dr. Muhammad Ayoub Shaikh | MQM | 132,648 | 86.4% | Syed Sohail Abrar (PPP) | 118,346 (77.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2002
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nawab Mirza Adv. | MQM | 42,888 | 54.2% |
| Syed Zahid Siraj | MMA | 16,733 | 21.1% |
| Molana Abdul Hafiz | Pakistan Muslim Alliance | 5,991 | 7.6% |
| Farzana Latif, Adv. | PPP | 4,926 | 6.2% |
| Engr. Sarwat Ijaz | Sunni Tehreek | 4,231 | 5.3% |
| M. Akhtar Shad | Mohajir Qaumi Movement (Haqiqi) | 1,695 | 2.1% |
| Akhtar Hussain Awan | PML-N | 1,118 | 1.4% |
| Dr. Abdul Ghafoor | Pakistan Freedom Party | 492 | 0.6% |
| Ali Haider Saleem, Adv. | PTI | 416 | 0.5% |
| M. Kaleem-Ur-Rehman | Nizam-e-Mustafa Party | 230 | 0.3% |
| Ameeruddin Meo | Independent | 226 | 0.3% |
| Prof. Dr. Fahimuddin | Independent | 91 | 0.1% |
| Saghir Siddiqi | Independent | 76 | 0.1% |
| Dr. Qadeer Ahmed Abbasi | Independent | 50 | 0.1% |
2008
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Muhammad Ayoub Shaikh | MQM | 132,648 | 86.4% |
| Syed Sohail Abrar | PPP | 14,302 | 9.3% |
| Malik Akhtar Hussain Awan | PML-N | 4,965 | 3.2% |
| Moulana Abdul Hafiz | Pakistan Muslim Alliance | 874 | 0.6% |
| Muhammad Javed Qadri | Sunni Tehreek | 275 | 0.2% |
| Allama Shafqatur Rehman | Independent | 218 | 0.1% |
| Mansoor Khan | Independent | 111 | 0.1% |
| Abdul Sattar Channa | Independent | 109 | 0.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Karachi 16 has been contested at 2 National Assembly general elections on record since 2002. Parties that have won this seat over that span: MQM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Karachi 16 in the 2008 general election?
Dr. Muhammad Ayoub Shaikh (MQM) won Karachi 16, Sindh, in 2008 with 132,648 votes (86.4%), a margin of 118,346 votes over Syed Sohail Abrar.
Which parties have won Karachi 16 since 2002?
Since 2002, Karachi 16 has been won by: MQM.
What was the closest result in Karachi 16?
The closest result on record for Karachi 16 was 2002, when MQM beat MMA by just 26,155 votes (33.0 percentage points).