PML-N's NA-131 candidate Khawaja Saad Rafique said that people are "reacting to PTI's political victimisation", adding "we haven't seen any activity by the PTI [during the by-polls]".

When asked about what steps the party has taken to counter rigging, Rafique said polling agents have been briefed in detail. "We want the polling bags to reach on time," he said while talking to the media. "We will stay until the results have been consolidated."