In a political upset, PML-N stalwart Khawaja Saad Rafique faced defeat in Lahore’s NA-122 constituency, losing to PTI-backed independent candidate Sardar Latif Khosa. The former federal minister could secure 77,907 votes, while Latif Khosa emerged victorious with 117,109 votes.

The defeat, marked by a substantial margin of around 40,000 votes, is considered a setback for PML-N in Lahore, its traditional stronghold. The election results continue to reveal surprising outcomes and shifts in political dynamics across the country.