KOHAT: Re-polling was held in 25 polling stations of PK-90 constituency under strict security arrangements in Darra Adamkhel here on Thursday.

After counting of ballots, PTI-backed independent candidate Aftab Alam, who had already been declared winner on Feb 8, retained the seat.

The polling was disrupted on 25 polling stations after supporters of opposing candidates vandalised the polling booths.

After re-polling on Thursday, Aftab Alam dealt a stunning defeat to the runner-up, Amjid Afridi of PPP, a three-time winner on the same seat.

Earlier, Aftab Alam was leading with 41,043 votes, while Amjid had received 33,785 votes. According to fresh tally, Aftab Alam bagged 45,506 votes and Amjid Afridi 34,315 votes.

Published in Dawn, February 16th, 2024

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