Washington, February 11: Several US lawmakers, from both sides of the aisle, have urged the Biden administration not to recognise election results of Pakistan until alleged irregularities are investigated, media reported. 슬롯사이트œClaims of interference or fraud should be fully investigated,슬롯사이트� the US State Department슬롯사이트™s spokesperson said in a statement on Friday, expressing concerns about the allegations of interference in the electoral process.

슬롯사이트œWe join credible international and local election observers in their assessment that these elections included undue restrictions on freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly,슬롯사이트� the statement said. 슬롯사이트œGiven the recent strong statements by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, Ranking Member Gregory Meeks and other prominent lawmakers in support of Pakistani democracy, we urge the Biden Administration and Congress to look into strong concerns of vote counting irregularities and ballot tampering,슬롯사이트� the committee슬롯사이트™s chairman stated, The News reported. Pakistan Election Results 2024: Amid Rigging Allegations, Election Commission Orders Repolling at Certain Booths

A senior member of the powerful House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Brad Sherman, said, 슬롯사이트œPress organisations in Pakistan should be free to report vote tabulations and there should be no unwarranted delay in announcing results.슬롯사이트� Along with that Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib stated, 슬롯사이트œWe must stand with the Pakistani people as their democracy is at serious risk. They should be able to elect their leaders without interference and tampering with the process and the US must ensure our tax dollars don슬롯사이트™t go to anyone undermining that,슬롯사이트� The News reported. Pakistan Election Results 2024: Imran Khan슬롯사이트™s PTI To Hold Nationwide Protest Amid Delay in Poll Results

Congresswoman Dina Titus said that she was closely monitoring the situation on the ground urging officials to adhere to the rule of law. 슬롯사이트œFree and fair elections are the cornerstone of a functioning democracy,슬롯사이트� she stated, condemning the use of political violence and restriction on freedoms of expression in Pakistan.

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