A nearby challenge is normal between the hopefuls handled by the two top gatherings, the PML-N and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
The seat was abandoned after the homicide of PML-N MPA Rana Shamshad Khan. The PML-N has handled Rana Akhtar Ali Khan, the sibling of perished MPA Rana Shamshad Ali Khan, while the PTI has handled Ehsanullah Virk and PPP Rana Shahbaz Ahmad Khan.
Upwards of 162,444 voters are enlisted in the supporters while 113 surveying stations have been set-up for the surveys. An aggregate 3,000 policemen have been sent to keep up peace amid balloting.