Karachi 5, Sindh — Pakistan National Assembly Election Results
Karachi 5 (Sindh) was won by Abdul Waseem (MQM) at the 2013 National Assembly general election, with a margin of 162,763 votes over Zahid Hussain Hashmi. This page covers every National Assembly general election in Karachi 5, Sindh, from 2002 to 2013.
Full Election History, 2002–2013
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Sultan Ahmed Khan | MQM | 62,245 | 66.3% | M. Saleemuddin Qureshi, Adv. (MMA) | 49,140 (52.3 pts) |
| 2008 | Abdul Waseem | MQM | 167,764 | 87.3% | Zafar Ahmed Siddiqui (PPP) | 145,617 (75.8 pts) |
| 2013 | Abdul Waseem | MQM | 192,638 | 79.9% | Zahid Hussain Hashmi (PTI) | 162,763 (67.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2002
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Ahmed Khan | MQM | 62,245 | 66.3% |
| M. Saleemuddin Qureshi, Adv. | MMA | 13,105 | 14.0% |
| Anwar Ahmed Khan Yusufzai | PPP | 8,391 | 8.9% |
| M. Iftikhar Ahmed Bhatti | Sunni Tehreek | 6,911 | 7.4% |
| Badar Iqbbal | PML-Q | 2,580 | 2.7% |
| Hafiz Fazal Karim | PTI | 568 | 0.6% |
| M. Shahid | Independent | 93 | 0.1% |
2008
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Waseem | MQM | 167,764 | 87.3% |
| Zafar Ahmed Siddiqui | PPP | 22,147 | 11.5% |
| Farah Awan | PML-N | 1,862 | 1.0% |
| Tariq Mahboob | Independent | 152 | 0.1% |
| Syed Ajazul Hassan Jilani | Independent | 118 | 0.1% |
| Abrar Khan Baloch | Independent | 90 | 0.0% |
2013
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Waseem | MQM | 192,638 | 79.9% |
| Zahid Hussain Hashmi | PTI | 29,875 | 12.4% |
| Muhammad Yousaf | Jamaat-e-Islami | 8,578 | 3.6% |
| Syed Sohail Abidi | PPP | 5,831 | 2.4% |
| Haji Abdul Nabi Brohi | Independent | 3,457 | 1.4% |
| Abrar Khan Baloach Advocate | Independent | 327 | 0.1% |
| Raaz Muhammad | Independent | 220 | 0.1% |
| Muhammad Shamim Siddiqui | Independent | 191 | 0.1% |
| Riaz Khan | Independent | 116 | 0.0% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Karachi 5 has been contested at 3 National Assembly general elections on record since 2002. Parties that have won this seat over that span: MQM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Karachi 5 in the 2013 general election?
Abdul Waseem (MQM) won Karachi 5, Sindh, in 2013 with 192,638 votes (79.9%), a margin of 162,763 votes over Zahid Hussain Hashmi.
Which parties have won Karachi 5 since 2002?
Since 2002, Karachi 5 has been won by: MQM.
What was the closest result in Karachi 5?
The closest result on record for Karachi 5 was 2002, when MQM beat MMA by just 49,140 votes (52.3 percentage points).