SWABI: Zahid Khan, an Awami National Party (ANP) leader, was elected as the district nazim, defeating Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Azizullah Khan here on Monday.
The district nazim seat had fallen vacant when Ameer Rehman, a former district nazim, had tendered resignation to contest the last general election.
The election was held peacefully in presence of a huge number of supporters of Zahid Khan and Azizullah.Before the start of the exercise in the council hall, the organisers appealed to supporters of both candidates to remain peaceful.The election was held with the show of hands. Zahid received 43 votes and Azizullah got 28.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
Nasir praised role of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who controlled situation with tolerance
A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
Police said booked leaders and BYC workers gathered at main Turbat Chowk
Mobile internet outages became common fixtures during protests by PTI since Imran was ousted in 2022
Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
