WASHINGTON: According to Pakistani laws and processes, the United States on Tuesday once more demanded a thorough and transparent inquiry into “any claims of interference or fraud” in the general elections scheduled for February 8.
In response to questions over the explosive rigging claims made by former commissioner Rawalpindi Division Liaquat Ali Chatha, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller demanded an investigation.
“Any allegations of fraud or meddling should be thoroughly and openly probed in compliance with Pakistan’s own legal framework and protocols. And it naturally covers this assertion as well,” Miller answered.
Miller, the spokeswoman, responded that the establishment of a new government was a “internal” Pakistani matter when questioned about US policy toward recognizing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) mandate.
However, that’s a subject I will let Pakistan handle. However, as I previously stated, we want to see any claims of influence or anomalies thoroughly probed, the spokesperson added.
During the press conference, Miller was also questioned about the suspension of X, formerly known as Twitter, in Pakistan as of Saturday.
The US “always want to see full internet freedom around the world, and that includes the availability of platforms that people use to communicate with each other,” the official added, adding that he does not currently have any updates on the matter.
“We want people in Pakistan and around the world to have access to internet platforms,” Miller stated.
Pakistanis were unable to access the well-known social networking site X, and the government has continued to remain silent about the interruption that started on Saturday of last week.
After being down for a few hours on Tuesday, the social networking platform was once again inaccessible without any prior notice.
Pakistan, despite boasting of having one of the highest percentages of internet users worldwide, has poor internet access when compared to its contemporaries.
