NA-249 by-poll

Published March 12, 2021

KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced the schedule for holding by-election on the National Assembly constituency NA-249 Karachi West-II, which was left vacant due to the resignation of Mohammad Faisal Vawda.

Polling on the seat is due to be held on April 29.

Published in Dawn, March 12th, 2021

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