Karachi 8, Sindh — Pakistan National Assembly Election Results
Karachi 8 (Sindh) was won by Sardar Nabeel Ahmed Gabol (MQM) at the 2013 National Assembly general election, with a margin of 105,999 votes over Amir Sharjeel. This page covers every National Assembly general election in Karachi 8, Sindh, from 2002 to 2013.
Full Election History, 2002–2013
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Haji Azizullah | MQM | 53,134 | 54.7% | Rashid Naseem (MMA) | 20,255 (20.8 pts) |
| 2008 | Sufyan Yousuf | MQM | 186,933 | 96.2% | Sohail Ansari (PPP) | 180,192 (92.8 pts) |
| 2013 | Sardar Nabeel Ahmed Gabol | MQM | 137,874 | 74.0% | Amir Sharjeel (PTI) | 105,999 (56.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2002
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haji Azizullah | MQM | 53,134 | 54.7% |
| Rashid Naseem | MMA | 32,879 | 33.9% |
| Altaf Hussain Qadri Babi | Sunni Tehreek | 3,840 | 4.0% |
| Khalid Ali Shanshah | PPP | 3,075 | 3.2% |
| Naisra Athar | PML-Q | 2,322 | 2.4% |
| Shamsher Ahmad Khan, Adv. | Mohajir Qaumi Movement (Haqiqi) | 962 | 1.0% |
| Zahid Sultan Khan | Independent | 558 | 0.6% |
| Ijaz Ahmed Shafi | Independent | 216 | 0.2% |
| Salman Ahmed Khan | Independent | 75 | 0.1% |
| Hassan Yar Khan Bilal, Adv. | Independent | 67 | 0.1% |
2008
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sufyan Yousuf | MQM | 186,933 | 96.2% |
| Sohail Ansari | PPP | 6,741 | 3.5% |
| Saifullah Advocate | Independent | 604 | 0.3% |
2013
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sardar Nabeel Ahmed Gabol | MQM | 137,874 | 74.0% |
| Amir Sharjeel | PTI | 31,875 | 17.1% |
| Rashid Nasim | Jamaat-e-Islami | 10,321 | 5.5% |
| Monem Zafar Khan | Independent | 3,514 | 1.9% |
| Shahzad Majeed | PPP | 1,716 | 0.9% |
| Kanwar Aamir Sami | Awami Muslim League Pakistan | 687 | 0.4% |
| Sohail Ansari | Independent | 280 | 0.2% |
| Muhammad Hanif | Independent | 56 | 0.0% |
| Muhammad Sohaib Farooqui | Independent | 32 | 0.0% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Karachi 8 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 8 in the 2013 general election?
Sardar Nabeel Ahmed Gabol (MQM) won Karachi 8, Sindh, in 2013 with 137,874 votes (74.0%), a margin of 105,999 votes over Amir Sharjeel.
Which parties have won Karachi 8 since 2002?
Since 2002, Karachi 8 has been won by: MQM.
What was the closest result in Karachi 8?
The closest result on record for Karachi 8 was 2002, when MQM beat MMA by just 20,255 votes (20.8 percentage points).