Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended warm congratulations to Hafiz Abdul Karim, the PML-N senator-elect from Punjab, following his decisive victory in the recent Senate by-election. The Prime Minister praised Abdul Karim’s strong mandate and expressed confidence that he will play a “proactive role in preserving constitutional supremacy and promoting national development”.

In the Punjab Assembly by-election, Abdul Karim secured an impressive 243 out of 345 votes, defeating his main rival from PTI and securing a commanding majority. His win is being seen as a significant political achievement for PML-N and a reinforcement of the province’s democratic institutions.

Shehbaz Sharif emphasised that Senate elections are a crucial component of Pakistan’s democratic framework and reiterated the importance of senators in upholding federal unity, constitutional values, and national progress.