Rana Muhammad Faraz Noon Explained

Rana Muhammad Faraz Noon
Office:Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan
Term Start:29 April 2024
Constituency:NA-154 Lodhran-I
Nationality:Pakistani
Party:Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
Native Name:رانا محمد فراز نون
Native Name Lang:ur

Rana Muhammad Faraz Noon, is a Pakistani politician who has been a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan since February 2024.

Political career

He was elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan in the 2024 Pakistani general election from NA-154 Lodhran-I as an independent candidate supported by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). He received 134,937 votes while runner-up Abdul Rehman Khan Kanju of Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML(N)) received 128,438 votes.[1] [2] However in a recount, Kanju was declared as the winner.[3] Following this, Noon ceased to hold the office of Member of the National Assembly. However, in April 2024, the Lahore High Court ruled in favor of Noon and his victory notification was restored on 29 April 2024.[4] [5] He took oath as a member on the same day.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NA-154 Election Result 2024 Lodhran-I, Candidates List . 2024-02-10 . ARYNEWS . en.
  2. Web site: General Elections 2024 - National Assembly . 2024-02-10 . www.elections.gov.pk . en-US.
  3. News: Khan . Iftikhar A. . Another runner-up turns victor after recount . 23 March 2024 . DAWN.COM . 23 March 2024 . en.
  4. News: Court overturns 'contentious' election results . 19 April 2024 . The Express Tribune . 16 April 2024 . en.
  5. Web site: 2024-05-01 . Recounting saga: ECP restores victory notification of Rana Faraz Noon from NA-154 . 2024-05-06 . The News International . en.
  6. Web site: National Assembly of Pakistan . 2024-05-06 . na.gov.pk.