ISLAMABAD, NOV 01 (DNA) –  Candidates of Asma Jahangir’s Independent group emerged victorious in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) elections 2017-18 and clinched the seats of SCBA president as well as general secretary.

According to details, Syed Muhammad Kaleem Ahmed Khursheed was elected the president after securing 1142 votes, and Safdar Hussain Tarar was appointed the general secretary with 1372 votes.

Both candidates defeated Hamid Khan’s Professional group after a tough battle. Professional group’s Hafiz Abdul Rehman Ansari secured 1064 votes for the post of president, and Mian Muhammad Aslam got 763 votes for the post of general secretary.

Qamar-uz-Zaman Qureshi became the SCBA vice-president with 1159 votes after beating Malik Imtiaz who got 993 votes.