The United States said it would “closely monitor” the results of Pakistan’s 2024 elections. Recent reports of intimidation and voter suppression have raised concerns for the U.S. government.
US to ‘monitor’ Pakistan election results following reports of intimidation and voter suppression
Washington DC: The United States said it would “closely monitor” the results of Pakistan’s 2024 elections. Recent reports of intimidation and voter suppression have raised concerns for the U.S. government.
“We are concerned and share concerns about some of the reporting coming out of Pakistan in terms of intimidation, voter suppression, etc. So we are monitoring this very closely,” the nation said. said John Kirby, Strategic Communications Coordinator at the Security Council.
Kirby added that an “international observer mission” has been set up to monitor the tallying of Pakistan’s election results. Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s concerns about vote suppression and rigging by Pakistan’s military.
“I am deeply disturbed by the numerous reports that the Pakistani military is committing voter fraud and acts of violence to overturn the results of Thursday’s election. These recent actions are the result of months of targeted This followed a crackdown, politically motivated arrests and brutal intimidation tactics,” Krishnamoorthi said.
The Indian-American lawmaker also urged the State Department to delay certification of the winner “until these allegations are fully considered.”
Pakistan election results 2024
According to the latest information, former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been nominated for the post of Prime Minister by his brother Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N. The PML-N is currently in coalition talks with the Pakistan People’s Party, led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Zardari agreed to withdraw his name as his father, Asif Ali Zardari, becomes president of Pakistan.
Omar Ayub was selected as the prime ministerial candidate by Imran Khan’s PTI. Pakistan’s national elections were held on February 8, 2024. As per initial results, Imran Khan’s PTI candidate led the election, followed by PML-N and PPP. However, no party has secured a clear majority, and they are currently forming a coalition to form a new government.
