Following the Pakistan General Elections, there have been widespread concerns about election integrity, including reports of violence and cell phone service shutdowns on polling day, and potential interference. U.S. officials and the State Department have called for a full investigation into claims of election fraud and interference. Representative Casar stressed that Pakistanis should be able to elect their leaders without authoritarian practices and that the U.S. should support the democratic process. The US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, and State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller expressed support for fair, free, and open elections globally, with Miller signaling that the U.S. is prepared to work with the next Pakistani government, regardless of party. Representatives Slotkin, Khanna, Wild, and Jasmine all echoed the need for a full investigation and stressed that the U.S. should not recognize a winner until the facts are clear and democracy is upheld.
I echo the @StateDept call for a full investigation of election interference and fraud in Pakistan. Now is the time for the international community to stand on the side of the people of Pakistan. We cannot recognize a new government until it is clear that democracy has prevailed.
Very concerned by reports of vote manipulation and interference in Pakistan's election. I agree with the @StateDept that we need a full investigation. The will of the Pakistani people must be respected.
I echo the @StateDept's call for a full investigation of any claims of election interference or fraud in Pakistan. The people of Pakistan deserve a free and fair opportunity to make their voices heard through the democratic process. https://t.co/0nstWlT7sg
This is a critical moment for Pakistan. I am deeply concerned by the growing evidence that the military is interfering and rigging the result to overturn the will of the Pakistani people. The US should not recognize a winner until all the facts are investigated.
BREAKING: US calls for election fraud investigation, signals it would work with a PTI-led government "Claims of interference or fraud should be fully investigated. The United States is prepared to work with the next Pakistani government, regardless of party" -@StateDeptSpox https://t.co/KqQOwek9nc
Pakistan General Elections | US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller says, "We commend Pakistani poll workers, civil society, journalists and election observers for their work to protect and uphold Pakistan's democratic and electoral institutions...We join credible… https://t.co/7SQWqlmDZu
#WATCH | On Pakistan election results and violence reported on the polling day during Pakistan General Elections, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti says, "...Generally around the world, we hope for fair, free and open elections. That is something that we support." https://t.co/CnRzPIzACe
Pakistanis have the right to elect their leaders without cell phone service shutdowns & other authoritarian practices aimed at undermining election results. The U.S. must stand with the Pakistani people & make clear we will not support anyone working to undermine democracy.