Karachi Central 2, Sindh — Pakistan National Assembly Election Results
Karachi Central 2 (Sindh) was won by M. Farooq Ahmad (Haq Parast Group) at the 1997 National Assembly general election, with a margin of 51,401 votes over Hafiz M. Taqi. This page covers every National Assembly general election in Karachi Central 2, Sindh, from 1993 to 1997.
Full Election History, 1993–1997
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Hafiz M. Taqi | PML-N | 9,863 | 45.1% | Shah Farid-Ul-Haq (IJM) | 3,477 (15.9 pts) |
| 1997 | M. Farooq Ahmad | Haq Parast Group | 62,621 | 80.5% | Hafiz M. Taqi (PML-N) | 51,401 (66.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1993
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hafiz M. Taqi | PML-N | 9,863 | 45.1% |
| Shah Farid-Ul-Haq | IJM | 6,386 | 29.2% |
| Abdul Hameed Qureshi | PPP | 3,043 | 13.9% |
| Dr. Shiraz Allauddin Shirazi | Haqiqi Group | 2,318 | 10.6% |
| Raisa Mohani | Haq Parast Group | 181 | 0.8% |
| M. Siddiq Rathor | Independent | 64 | 0.3% |
| Ahtasham Ghazi | Tameer-e-Pakistan Party | 22 | 0.1% |
| Dr. Saghir Ahmad | Independent | 16 | 0.1% |
| Saleem Fahmi (Rtd) | Ghareeb Awam Party | 0 | 0.0% |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Farooq Ahmad | Haq Parast Group | 62,621 | 80.5% |
| Hafiz M. Taqi | PML-N | 11,220 | 14.4% |
| Abdul Hameed Qureshi | PPP | 1,291 | 1.7% |
| Sultan Ahmad | PTI | 896 | 1.2% |
| M. Sadiq Rathor | Independent | 789 | 1.0% |
| Shamsher Ahmad Khan | Mohajir Qaumi Movement (Haqiqi) | 529 | 0.7% |
| Shamim Khan | Independent | 199 | 0.3% |
| Wakeel Ahmad Jamali | Independent | 162 | 0.2% |
| Seemi Yousaf Siddiqi | Independent | 118 | 0.2% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Karachi Central 2 has been contested at 2 National Assembly general elections on record since 1993. Parties that have won this seat over that span: PML-N, Haq Parast Group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Karachi Central 2 in the 1997 general election?
M. Farooq Ahmad (Haq Parast Group) won Karachi Central 2, Sindh, in 1997 with 62,621 votes (80.5%), a margin of 51,401 votes over Hafiz M. Taqi.
Which parties have won Karachi Central 2 since 1993?
Since 1993, Karachi Central 2 has been won by: Haq Parast Group, PML-N.
What was the closest result in Karachi Central 2?
The closest result on record for Karachi Central 2 was 1993, when PML-N beat IJM by just 3,477 votes (15.9 percentage points).