US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby has said that the US is concerned regarding reports of threats and voter suppression in Pakistan’s elections. The US administration, the European Union and the UK have called for an investigation into allegations or claims of interference in Pakistani elections.
At a press briefing on Thursday, John Kirby said, ‘We are concerned’ regarding the reports we’ve heard from Pakistan regarding intimidation, voter suppression and things like that. are
Kirby was responding to a question raised by several members of the US Congress regarding concerns over the way the election was handled, saying the White House believes the Pakistani elections were not free and fair.
The US administration, the European Union and the UK have called for an investigation into allegations or claims of interference in Pakistani elections.
“It’s being watched very closely,” John Kirby said. “As I understand it, the votes are still being split.” Therefore, international observers are still looking at these complications.’
Earlier this week, the US administration urged Pakistan to respect the results of the elections.
According to the provisional results of the Election Commission of Pakistan, PTI-backed independent candidates are leading the race for the National Assembly seats. Nevertheless, Imran Khan’s party believes that the elections were rigged and that the authorities tampered with the results.
However, the caretaker government of Pakistan has denied these allegations and termed the victory of independent candidates supported by PTI as proof of electoral transparency.
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2024-05-12 14:03:27
