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The United States is worried about reports of ‘voter suppression and intimidation’ in Pakistan.

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Amid protests about suspected cheating in the February 8 elections, the United States has voiced worries over reports of “scaring and limiting voters” in the polls.

The fairness of the February 8 general elections is in doubt due to long delays in announcing results and the suspension of mobile services on election day.

The elections didn’t give a clear win to any party, but candidates backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) won 92 National Assembly seats, followed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

Concerns about the fairness of the February 8th election have been raised within Pakistan and in major foreign capitals. Washington previously mentioned “undue restrictions” on freedoms of expression and assembly.

“We’re closely monitoring this,” said White House spokesperson John Kirby on Thursday, expressing concern about “scaring and limiting voters.”

“International observers are still examining the results; I won’t get ahead of that process,” he added about the vote count.

PTI, JUI-F, JI, and other nationalist parties have been holding occasional protests against suspected cheating and manipulation in various parts of the country.

Apart from the US, the UK, EU, and UN Chief Antonio Guterres have also urged Pakistan to investigate the rigging allegations and reduce political tensions in the country.

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Monday refused to investigate alleged rigging in the February 8 general elections under pressure from anyone.

During a press conference at the PM House, Kakar was asked to respond to demands from the United States and UK to investigate rigging allegations and delays in announcing results.

The interim PM asked if Pakistan had asked the US to investigate the Capitol Hill riots. “Pakistan is a sovereign state and won’t yield to pressure,” he said.

He noted that other countries and international forums form opinions based on incomplete information on social media. “If there are any allegations, we’ll investigate them according to our laws, without being influenced by other countries’ demands,” he said.

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