NA-133 by-polls: PML-N retains seat for fourth time 

Lahore: As per unofficial results, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate emerged victorious in the NA-133 by-election after securing 46,811 votes and trounced the Pakistan Peoples Party.   

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) Shaista Pervaiz Malik won the NA-133 constituency—for the fourth time since 2008 although by a smaller margin as compared to when they won it in the 2018 elections.  

PML-N's Shaista Pervaiz Malik— the widow of late Pervez Malik, emerged victorious after retaining the seat in a constituency that has long been the party's stronghold.  

Unofficial, preliminary results showed Malik defeated PPP opponent Aslam Gill by a margin of 14,498 votes, according to the unofficial results, 

PML-N secured 46,811 votes, while PPP candidate remained runner up by securing 32,313 votes.

However, PPP's Gill, got 26,728 more votes now as compared to the 2018 polls, when he obtained only 5,585. 

According to forum 47, the results of 254 were calculated. Out of 440485 votes in the constituency, 80997 votes were casted. 

The voters turn-out remained 18.59%, including 50936 males and 30959 females, whereas, 898 votes were wasted. 

Following the victory, Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) President Shahbaz Sharif and Vice-president Maryam Nawaz extended their congratulations on party’s victory in NA-133 by-elections

We bow our heads before Allah in all humility for this election win today. I dedicate this success to our friend & brother, late Pervez Malik who was a thorough gentleman, dedicated public servant & great companion of Nawaz Sharif. Grateful to NA133 for their unwavering trust!

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) December 5, 2021

اللّہ کا شکر ??
شیروں کو مبارک ? pic.twitter.com/TNfPZMK8GN

— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) December 5, 2021

Eleven candidates were contesting in NA-133 election. However, a tough contest was already expected between PML-N and PPP.