--- title: "PML-N candidate wins Bahawalpur by-election" description: "Most outlets reported that PML-N candidate Malik Munir Iqbal Channar won the Bahawalpur-V by-election based on unofficial results. Dawn noted that Channar was leading at most polling stations until late Sunday, while Minute Mirror stated he had clinched the victory. Both headlines and excerpts focused on the PML-N's win without additional framing or context." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10920-na-168-by-elections-polling-underway-in-bahawalpur-amid site: HarZaviya language: en --- # PML-N candidate wins Bahawalpur by-election pakistan · updated 28 Sep 2026, 10:44 AM PKT · 26–28 Sep 2026 · 9 articles from 6 outlets over 3 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 28 Sep 2026 — PML-N candidate wins Bahawalpur by-election (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that PML-N candidate Malik Munir Iqbal Channar won the Bahawalpur-V by-election based on unofficial results. Dawn noted that Channar was leading at most polling stations until late Sunday, while Minute Mirror stated he had clinched the victory. Both headlines and excerpts focused on the PML-N's win without additional framing or context. - **Minute Mirror** — [PML-N Channar clinches Bahawalpur by-poll victory](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pml-n-channar-clinches-bahawalpur-by-poll-victory-636469/) · 28 Sep 2026, 10:44 AM PKT > PML-N candidate Malik Munir Iqbal Channar has emerged victorious in the NA-168 (Bahawalpur-V) by-election, according to unofficial results. - **Dawn** — [PML-N claims victory in Bahawalpur by-poll](https://www.dawn.com/news/2033139/pml-n-claims-victory-in-bahawalpur-by-poll) · 28 Sep 2026, 7:55 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > BAHAWALPUR: PML-N candidate Malik Munir Iqbal Channar was leading independent candidate Wali Dad Cheema in the NA-168 (Bahawalpur-V) by-election at most of the 292 polling stations until late Sunday, according to unofficial results. Mr Channar had secured 62,713 votes against Mr Cheema’s 31,293, suggesting that the ruling party was set to retain the National Assembly seat that fell vacant follo... ### 27 Sep 2026 — PML-N candidate wins NA-168 Bahawalpur by-election (5 outlets) > Most outlets reported that PML-N candidate Malik Munir Iqbal Channar won the NA-168 Bahawalpur by-election with a significant margin, citing unofficial results. While Daily Pakistan and Dawn led with the ongoing polling and close contest between the candidates, 24 News HD and Daily Times stated the outcome directly in their headlines. Geo News provided more detailed vote counts and confirmed the PML-N’s retention of the seat. - **Daily Times** — [PML-N candidate wins NA-168 by-election](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1559366/pml-n-candidate-wins-na-168-by-election/) · 28 Sep 2026, 5:48 AM PKT > PML-N candidate Malik Munir Iqbal Channar has won NA 168 Bahawalpur by-elections with big margin against his rival an independent candidate Wali Dad Cheema. According to unofficial results, According to the preliminary, unofficial results received, PML-N candidate Malik Munir Iqbal Chanarr has secured a significant lead of more than 30,000 votes over his rival. According […] - **Geo News** — [PML-N retains NA-168 as Malik Munir Iqbal Channar wins Bahawalpur by-poll](https://www.geo.tv/latest/683972-pml-n-retains-na-168-as-malik-munir-iqbal-channar-wins-bahawalpur-by-poll) · 28 Sep 2026, 1:31 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > PML-N candidate Malik Munir Iqbal Channar. —X/PMLNPunjabPkChannar wins NA-168 Bahawalpur by-election with 79,306 votes.Cheema finishes second with 42,623 votes in unofficial results.Munir Iqbal prevails as all 292 polling stations report count. - **24 News HD** — [PML-N's Munir Iqbal Channar wins by-elections in NA-168 Bahawalpur](https://www.24newshd.tv/27-Sep-2026/pml-n-s-munir-iqbal-channar-wins-by-elections-na-168-bahawalpur-big-margin) · 27 Sep 2026, 11:16 PM PKT · 94% identical wording to the newest filing > PML-N candidate Malik Munir Iqbal Channar has won NA 168 Bahawalpur by-elections with big margin against his rival an independent candidate Wali Dad Cheema, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel. - **Dawn** — [Polling underway in NA-168 Bahawalpur by-election](https://www.dawn.com/news/2033024/polling-underway-in-na-168-bahawalpur-by-election) · 27 Sep 2026, 12:11 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > BAHAWALPUR: Polling was underway on Sunday in the NA-168 Bahawalpur by-poll, with a close contest expected between PML-N’s Malik Munir Iqbal Channar and independent candidate Wali Dad Cheema. Polling began at 8am and is expected to conclude at 5pm. Spokesperson for the Election Commission of Pakistan Huda Gohar told Dawn that voters present within the boundaries of the polling station will be a... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [NA-168 By-Elections: Polling Underway in Bahawalpur amid Strong competition between Channar-Cheema](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/27-Sep-2026/na-168-by-elections-polling-underway-in-bahawalpur-amid-strong-competition-between-channar-cheema) · 27 Sep 2026, 10:28 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > BAHAWALPUR – Polling is underway in NA-168 by-election, where PML-N’s Malik Munir Iqbal Channar and independent candidate Wali Dad Cheema are locked in closely watched contest shaped by political alliances, PTI’s boycott and competing demands for Bahawalpur and Seraiki provinces. At the centre of By-polls are PML-N’s Malik Munir Iqbal Channar, son of the late […] ### 26 Sep 2026 — 2 heavyweights emerge for NA-168 by-polls (1 outlet) - **Dawn** — [2 heavyweights emerge for NA-168 by-polls](https://www.dawn.com/news/2032716/2-heavyweights-emerge-for-na-168-by-polls) · 26 Sep 2026, 9:15 AM PKT > LAHORE: The Bahawalpur NA-168 by-election has turned into a contest between PML-N’s Malik Munir Iqbal Channar, the son of the deceased lawmaker, and independent candidate Wali Dad Cheema, the son of former federal minister Tariq Bashir Cheema. The polling on the constituency is scheduled for Sept 27 in which sympathy following the death of sitting PML-N MNA Malik Muhammad Iqbal Channar, demands... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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