PPP’s Waqar Mehdi Wins Senate By-Election in Sindh
Key Points:
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Victory for PPP:
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Waqar Mehdi of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won the Senate by-election for a general seat from Sindh, previously held by the late Senator Taj Haider.
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Vote Breakdown:
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Mehdi secured 111 votes, defeating MQM-P’s Nighat Mirza, who received 36 votes.
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Two votes were rejected due to incorrect marking.
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Polling Process:
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Voting took place at the Sindh Assembly from 9 AM to 4 PM without breaks.
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A total of 149 lawmakers cast their votes.
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Ejaz Anwar Chauhan, Provincial Election Commissioner and Returning Officer, oversaw the process.
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Term Duration:
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Mehdi will serve in the Senate until March 2027, filling the vacancy left by Taj Haider’s passing.
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The PPP has maintained its stronghold in Sindh with Waqar Mehdi’s decisive victory in the Senate by-election. The results reflect the party’s dominance in the provincial assembly, while MQM-P’s performance indicates its continued but limited influence. The smooth conduct of polling underscores the ECP’s efficient management of the electoral process. This win strengthens the PPP’s representation in the upper house, ensuring its voice in national legislation for the next three years.
