Bahawalpur: (RightNow) Polling is underway for the NA-168 by-election in Bahawalpur. A total of 20 candidates are contesting in this constituency.

According to the Election Commission, polling began at 8 AM and will continue until 5 PM. There are 483,143 registered voters in the constituency.

Authorities have established 292 polling stations, with 130 designated for men and 130 for women. Additionally, 32 joint polling stations are available.

Strict security measures are in place for the election. Over 3,000 police officers are deployed, with one company each of the Pakistan Army and Rangers on reserve.

It is noteworthy that this seat became vacant due to the death of PML-N’s Malik Muhammad Iqbal Channar. His son Malik Munir Iqbal Channar and former minister Chaudhry Tariq Bashir Cheema’s son are also candidates.