In a major development shaking Pakistan’s political landscape, former Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair has made shocking revelations regarding the 2024 general elections, specifically the contest between Nawaz Sharif and Dr. Yasmeen Rashid in NA-130 (Lahore).
Lahore – July 3, 2025 — Fresh allegations have surfaced regarding the highly controversial 2024 general elections in Pakistan, specifically the NA-130 Lahore constituency, where former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was declared the winner over Dr. Yasmeen Rashid, a senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). A recent video circulating on social media (YouTube link: https://youtu.be/YbUWSHVf3jE) has reignited the debate over the credibility of the election results, raising serious concerns about electoral manipulation and abuse of authority.
According to the claims made in the video, Nawaz Sharif had initially lost to Dr. Yasmeen Rashid in NA-130. However, the presiding Returning Officer (RO) reportedly refused to sign the manipulated results, insisting on maintaining transparency. The video further alleges that the RO was physically assaulted for his refusal, and a substitute RO was brought in and paid off to sign the fake results, declaring Nawaz Sharif the winner.
Background
During the 2024 elections, Nawaz Sharif returned to contest from Lahore amid much fanfare and heavy media coverage, while PTI’s Dr. Yasmeen Rashid remained a strong contender, particularly admired for her resilience and public support base. However, the final vote tally sparked outrage when Dr. Rashid, who was reportedly leading in initial counts, was shown to have lost by a narrow margin.
These new revelations—if verified—could lend weight to long-standing PTI accusations that the 2024 elections were “pre-rigged” to ensure victories for PML-N leaders in key constituencies. It also raises urgent questions regarding the integrity of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the transparency of the vote counting process.
Public Reaction and Demands
Social media platforms are abuzz with demands for a judicial inquiry and a forensic audit of Form 45 and 47 related to NA-130. Civil society and independent watchdogs have also called on the Supreme Court and the ECP to take immediate notice of these disturbing developments.
If proven, the incident not only undermines public trust in democratic institutions but also reveals the extent to which powerful political actors may go to alter the people’s mandate.
As of now, neither Nawaz Sharif nor the ECP has issued an official response to the allegations made in the viral video.
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