Senior Punjab minister Raja Riaz. - APP (File Photo)
LAHORE As another terror attack targets Lahore, senior Punjab minister Raja Riaz said on Monday that the NA 123 by-elections will go on as planned.
           
Riaz added that there will be a tremendous security upgrade during the polls at the NA-123.

However, the PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif opted not to stand in the by elections citing security risks.

NA-123 is widely expected to be swept by the PML-N as this constituency in the heart of Lahore is considered a stronghold of Nawaz Sharif.

There have been a number of security concerns surrounding the NA-123 by-polls, especially after a PTI candidates family was fired upon.

There are more than 200,000 eligible voters at NA-123 and analysts predict that despite being involved in several controversies, the PML-N will emerge victorious.

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