The recent by-election in Rahim Yar Khan has been described as "largely transparent" by Fafen, an independent election monitoring body.
The by-election saw a significant shift in the political landscape of the constituency, particularly with a notable surge in the votes for the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).
According to a report of the Free and Fair Election Network, the PPP experienced a dramatic increase in its vote share, rising from a modest 3% to an impressive 40%.
The voter turnout was robust, with a total of 526,973 registered voters in the Rahim Yar Khan constituency. The turnout included 288,113 males and 238,860 females, indicating strong participation from the local electorate.
Fafan's assessment highlighted the transparency of the electoral process, contributing to the credibility of the by-election results. The organization’s findings offer a positive outlook on the integrity of the election and its impact on the PPP's growing influence in the area.
