Pakistan Muslim League-N’s senior leader Rana Sanaullah decisively won the Senate by-election from Punjab on September 9, 2025, securing 250 out of 251 votes in a contest triggered by the disqualification of PTI’s Ejaz Chaudhry.
Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) stalwart Rana Sanaullah emerged victorious in the Senate by-election for a general seat from Punjab. The contest, held on September 9, 2025, was prompted by the disqualification of PTI’s Ejaz Chaudhry over his conviction in the May 9 unrest cases. At the Punjab Assembly polling station held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., a total of 251 ballots were cast. Rana Sanaullah, who needed 181 votes to win, easily surpassed the threshold with 250 votes; only one ballot was rejected. The PTI’s candidate, Salma Ejaz, received no votes following a boycott by the opposition. Provincial Election Commissioner Sharifullah officially announced the result shortly thereafter.The News InternationalGeo24 News HD
Polling took place at the Punjab Assembly where 251 lawmakers cast their votes. Rana Sanaullah needed 181 votes to win but exceeded expectations with a landslide, securing 250 ballots in his favor, while only one vote was declared invalid.
The rival PTI candidate, Salma Ejaz, failed to secure any Senate by-election as the opposition boycotted the process. Provincial Election Commissioner Sharifullah officially announced the result, confirming Sanaullah’s overwhelming success.
Political analysts view this win as a strong show of PML-N’s dominance in Punjab’s political landscape, further consolidating its influence ahead of upcoming national challenges.
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