The candidate of Pakistan People's Party has reportedly emerged victorious in the by-polls held in PS-7 constituency in Ghotki, according to the unofficial results.

PPP candidate Abdul Bari Pitafi comprehensively defeated Pakistan Muslim League-Functional candidate Mian Abdul Malik with a margin of more that 10,000 votes, it has been learnt.

According to unofficial results compiled from the 164 polling stations in the PS-7 constituency, Pitafi secured 48,114 votes while his rival Malik bagged 36,987 votes.

The seat had fallen vacant after the death of Ahmed Ali Pitafi, the father of Abdul Bari Pitafi, two months back.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed jubilation over the party's victory in Ghotki by-polls.