US House Of Representatives Passes Resolution Seeking Independent Probe Into Pakistan’s General Elections

By himalaya Diary News Service On Jun 28, 2024

(240108) -- BAJAUR, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with mobile phone shows a blast site in Bajaur district of northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Jan. 8, 2024. A bomb went off near a police vehicle in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday, leaving five policemen killed and at least 14 others injured, rescue and police officials said. (Str/Xinhua)

The US House of Representatives on wednesday passed a bipartisan resolution in support of democracy and human rights in Pakistan’s general elections and called for a thorough and independent investigation. The resolution titled Expressing support for democracy and human rights in Pakistan emphasised the importance of free and fair elections into any claims of irregularities in 2024 general elections.

Meanwhile reacting to the resolution, Pakistan’s Defence Minister criticised the resolution and said it stems from an incomplete understanding of the political situation and electoral process in Pakistan. The resolution passed with 85 per cent of House members participating and 98 per cent voting in its favour.

The general elections in Pakistan, held on February 8 this year, were marred by the allegations of irregularities, with incidents of internet shutdown, rigging and violence being reported from different parts of the country.