The 11th general election in the country produced some surprising results as a number of political heavyweights and seasoned politicians suffered defeat in their strongholds, albeit with a slim margin.
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari lost in their traditional strongholds.
ANP's Asfandyar Wali Khan lost the elections from his native Charsadda constituency (NA-24).
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shahbaz Sharif, who had contested the elections from four constituencies won only in Lahore. He lost the election in Karachi, Swat and Dera Ghazi Khan.