NAWAZ SHARIF EXPERIENCES A SURPRISING LOSS TO AN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE IN MANSEHRA.

Nawaz Sharif, the prime ministerial candidate and leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has retained his candidacy in the NA-130 constituency in Lahore amid the surprising turn of events during the 2024 general elections. In an unexpected upset, Sharif faced a significant defeat against independent candidate Shahzada Gastasap in the NA-15 Mansehra constituency. Unofficial reports from NA-15 Mansehra indicate that Gastasap secured victory with 74,713 votes, while Sharif garnered 63,054 votes. This unforeseen outcome has stirred questions about the political dynamics in Mansehra. Despite this setback, Sharif remains a candidate in NA-130 constituency, where he faces independent candidate Yasmin Rashid. The defeat in Mansehra introduces an element of uncertainty into Sharif’s political journey and highlights the unpredictable nature of the ongoing elections.