The reaction of the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union to Pakistan’s elections

The European Union and the United States have expressed concern by demanding an investigation into the allegations of rigging and interference in the February 8 general elections in Pakistan.

A day ago, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres also expressed concern over the suspension of mobile phone services and violent incidents during the general elections in Pakistan.

Antonio Guterres advised Pakistani politicians to remain calm and patient during the counting of votes. Hopeful.

However, now the US and the UP Union have expressed their reaction regarding the general elections in the country.

America’s response
US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in his own statement that the elections were subject to extraordinary restrictions on freedom of expression.

The spokesperson says that they condemn the violence and violations of human rights during the elections, and also condemn the attacks on the media and the shutdown of the internet during the elections.

He said that there should be a full investigation of interference and fraud in the election process, and will continue to promote bilateral relations with Pakistan.

Matthew Miller tweeted that millions of Pakistanis made their decision in the February 8 elections to work with the Pakistani government, regardless of political party.

Britain’s response
Britain expressed serious concerns regarding the lack of transparency of elections in Pakistan.

In a statement, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said that ‘all political parties were not able to formally contest the election and some political leaders were prevented from participating in the election.

He also expressed concern over restrictions on internet access and delays and irregularities in election results.

He added that ‘the new government should be accountable to the people and work to fairly represent the interests of all the citizens of Pakistan.’

EU response
On the other hand, the European Union said that “We are serious regarding the arrests of political workers and the election process, including the ban on certain politicians from participating in the elections, the ban on free gatherings, the ban on online and offline expression, the ban on Internet access.” “Deplores allegations of interference.”

“We call on the relevant authorities to ensure a timely and thorough investigation of all reported electoral irregularities and to implement the recommendations of the EU Election Expert Mission report in the future,” he said.

US Congressman Ilhan Omar has expressed concern regarding the general elections in Pakistan, saying that the legitimacy of the new government depends on fair elections free from fraud.

He said that the people of Pakistan deserve a transparent democratic process and a government that truly represents them.

He called on the US State Department not to recognize Pakistan’s election results until there is an independent investigation into allegations of maladministration.

Iran’s response
The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran also congratulated the people and the government on the successful holding of general elections in Pakistan.

The spokesperson says that the election shows the stability of democracy in the country.

He expressed good wishes from the government and people of Pakistan’s friend, neighbor and brother country for the completion of the election process, formation of new parliament and government and prosperity in the country.