Ateeq Nawaz Re-elected Lira Pakistan Association President

What the report says

Muhammad Ateeq Nawaz has been re-elected president of the Lira Pakistan Association for a new three-year term after defeating Shan Nazir in voting held on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Lira Hotel in Lira, Uganda, according to Dokolo Post. Nawaz won 47 votes to Nazir’s nine. In the separate race for general secretary, Ashiq Ali beat Zeshan Naeem with 43 votes to 13. The report says 57 of the association’s 76 registered voters took part, with one ballot invalid, and the results were declared by Okello Hamza, described as the presiding officer.

In his remarks after the vote, Nawaz said he would focus on unity, transparency, accountability and peaceful cooperation within the group. He also thanked members for what he called a free and fair election and said he intended to work with both supporters and opponents, including bringing his rival into the leadership structure. He also pledged closer cooperation with Lira City authorities and the wider community.

The article places the election in the context of the Pakistani business community’s role in Lira and the broader Lango sub-region. Dr. Morris Chris Ongom and Lira City Council Speaker Patrick Okwir both praised the peaceful nature of the vote and urged continued unity and collaboration. They also pointed to the community’s contribution to local trade, investment and social initiatives, including medical camps, while encouraging stronger ties with local institutions and development efforts.