“There are many lessons to learn here,” said political analyst Malik Tariq Ali, who argued that what was once a “safe PML-N seat has now been challenged by another party”. Others wondered about the political prospects of the ruling party for next year’s general election. (Reuters)The person given the most credit for pulling off the victory is Sharif’s daughter Maryam Nawaz, who relentlessly campaigned for Kulsoom, currently being treated in London for cancer. In some ways, this was the launch of Maryam Nawaz’s political career and she impressed many with her drive and determination. Apart from the PTI, the launch of the JuD’s political party – Milli Muslim League (MML) – too is a cause for concern for the PML-N, observers said.

Source: Hindustan Times September 19, 2017 01:41 UTC