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What are PTI's chances of reclaiming Karachi's NA-245 constituency?

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PTI activists can be seen at Parade Ground during a party gathering in 2016. — Online Seat fell vacant after death of PTI MNA Aamir Liaquat Hussain in June this year. Polling under way for Karachi's NA-245. Political pundits believe actual competition to take place between PTI and MQM-P. With Karachi’s NA-245 seat up for grabs after it fell vacant due to PTI MNA Aamir Liaquat Hussain’s death, a tough competition is expected between PTI, MQM-P and Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in today's (Sunday) by-election for the constituency. The constituency comprises PIB Colony, Jamshed Road, Jahangir Road, Khudadad Colony, Lines Area, Jutt Lines, Abyssinia Lines, Martin Quarters, PECHS, Tariq Road, Soldier Bazaar, Patel Para, Garden East, New Town, Lasbela Chowk, Pakistan Quarters, Essa Nagri, Nishtar Basti, Old Sabzi Mandi and Parsi Colony among other areas. Fifteen candidates are in the run now after two independent candidates withdrew from the contest on Friday. As always