Six Pakistani-Canadian candidates including two women have won seats in the 2025 federal elections, all running under the banner of the Liberal Party of Canada.

The successful candidates include: Salma Zahid (Don Valley East, Scarborough), Iqra Khalid (Erin Mills, Mississauga), Shafqat Ali (Brampton—Chinguacousy Park), Yasir Naqvi (Ottawa Centre), Sameer Zuberi (Pierrefonds — Dollard — Quebic), and Aslam Rana (Hamilton Centre).

Among the winners are five returning Members of Parliament and one new MP, reflecting that Pakistani-Canadians’ growing political influence and the Liberal Party’s inclusive platform.

50 candidates of Pakistani origin contested this year’s federal election, highlighting an increasing level of civic engagement from the community across Canada.