PTI Boycotts Polls Over May 9 Convictions, NA-129 Excluded

Highlights: PTI boycotts by-elections nationwide due to May 9 convictions NA-129 Lahore remains the only seat where PTI will contest 27 candidates submit papers for NA-129 by-poll By-election set for September 18, 2025 High-profile candidates from PTI, PML-N, and PPP in the race LAHORE – 6 August 2025: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has officially decided to boycott the upcoming by-elections across the country, excluding one key National Assembly seat in Lahore, citing political victimization and convictions related to the May 9 cases. According to party insiders, the decision was made following internal consultations. PTI leadership has reportedly instructed its candidates to withdraw their nomination papers from all constituencies except NA-129 (Lahore), which was left vacant following the recent death of senior politician Mian Azhar. Pakistan Issues License for Ferry Service to Iran and Gulf Countries Thailand: Giant 5-Metre Python Found Inside Home’s Cat Room; All Rare Cats Safe Birmingham Airport Reopens After Emergency Landing Grounds Flights for Hours PTI Withdraws from All Contests Except NA-129 Sources within the party confirmed that no by-election will be contested by PTI on Punjab Assembly seat PP-87 or NA-66, both of which are also vacant. However, the party has opted to remain in the … Continue reading PTI Boycotts Polls Over May 9 Convictions, NA-129 Excluded