LAHORE: The Professional Group, led by Hamid Khan and PTI legal wing Insaf Lawyers Forum, emerged victorious, defeating the independent group formerly led by the late Asma Jahangir in a closely contested battle.
Asad Manzoor Butt, clinched the presidential slot with 6,195 votes, surpassing Saqib Akram Gondal, who garnered 5,768 votes.
Butt enjoyed support not only from PTI but also from Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) and Jamat-e-Islami lawyers. On the other hand, Gondal received backing from the legal wings of PML-N, PML-Q, and PPP.
For the vice-presidential position, Mian Sardar Ali secured victory with 3,344 votes. Meanwhile, Qadir Bakhash Chahal claimed the secretary’s role with 7,119 votes, defeating Qasim Samra and Asif Chohan.
In the race for the vice-president’s office, Mian Sardar Ali Gelan emerged victorious with 3,344 votes, surpassing competitors including Haseeb Bin Yusuf, Malik Fida Hussain, Mazhar Abbas Sial, and Mian Wahid Nazir.
The financial positions witnessed Falak Naz Gil winning by securing 5,503 votes, surpassing Ham Bin Shoaib Kamboh and Farakh Shah.
The election day showcased intense competition between the traditional rival groups — Independent and Professional. Lawyers fervently advocated for their preferred candidates, including female lawyers.
The Lahore High Court Bar elections involved 41,673 lawyers, with 29,216 registered voters, including 2,101 women and 27,115 men. Mian Irfan Akram chaired the Election Board, with Haseebullah Khan and Khudadad Chattha as deputy chairmen. Stringent security measures, including walk-through gates and ID card checks at all entrances, were implemented.
