Pakistan Election 2024 Result Highlights: Imran Khan Urges US To Advocate For Transparency In Pakistani Polls

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused the US of neglecting its responsibility regarding anti-Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) measures in Pakistan.

Imran Khan's message, conveyed by PTI leader Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, was reported by Pakistan-based Samaa TV.

Imran Khan Seeks US Help

Saif stated that the PTI founder had emphasized the US' responsibility to raise its voice over the transparency of elections in Pakistan, alleging that the US has patronized and imposed dictators and installed corrupt people as rulers. The remarks were made by PTI leader Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif while speaking to reporters outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, along with PTI senior leader Asad Qaiser.

Saif mentioned that Imran Khan had sent a special message to the US, which he wants to be highlighted as much as possible. Quoting Imran Khan, he stressed that the US did not fulfil its duty against the anti-PTI measures, adding that America has always patronized and imposed dictators and installed corrupt people as rulers.

Further quoting Imran Khan, he emphasized that it was an opportunity for the US to rectify its past actions and added that the US should keep monitoring election rigging in Pakistan, as per the Samaa TV report. Barrister Saif quoted Imran Khan as saying, "It is America's responsibility to raise its voice on the transparency of elections in Pakistan." Furthermore, Asad Qaiser expressed concern over the US silence on alleged rigging in the polls conducted on February 8.

He stated, "America acts like the voice of democracy in the whole world, but both the US and Europe have maintained silence on rigging in the elections in Pakistan." Asad Qaiser emphasized the need to remind the US and Europe of their responsibility and expressed concern that the basic democratic rights of the people of Pakistan were being stolen.

He called on the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take notice of the alleged rigging in the elections. Regarding Imran Khan's change in stance regarding the US, Saif mentioned that the PTI founder made the statement in response to the US State Department's recent press briefing, which called for a probe of claims of interference and fraud in the polls, as reported by Dawn.

According to Dawn's report, Saif further stated, "This is our response that the US should pressurize those involved in rigging instead of issuing such cosmetic statements." Earlier on Wednesday, the US Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller called for an investigation into rigging allegations in the Pakistan general results held on February 8.

On being asked about US lawmakers calling on the State Department not to accept the results of the Pakistan election until allegations of rigging are investigated, Miller stated, "So we have called for those allegations to be investigated. We think that's the appropriate step to take.

That's - that is our response to questions of irregularities not just in Pakistan, but when we see them anywhere in the world." "We think that they're thoroughly investigated and resolved. And so that - we will continue to call for that. But at the same time, it's clear that the elections in Pakistan were competitive, and we look forward to working with the government, once it's formed, that the people of Pakistan elected," he added.

Pakistan held its 12th national general elections on February 8, amid allegations of rigging and the shutdown of cellular and internet services, as reported by Dawn. The PTI has announced that it will stage nationwide protests on February 17 against the alleged rigging in the polls, as per Dawn.

According to the election results, Independent candidates supported by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have won 92 seats. PML-N is currently in the second position in the vote count with 79 seats while the PPP has won 54 seats, as reported by Geo News. The MQM-P has secured victory in 17 constituencies.

JUI-F has won four seats, PML-Q secured victory in three constituencies, while IPP and BNP won two seats each. The MWM, National Party, PML-Z, Balochistan Awami Party, Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party and Pashtunkhwa National Awami Party have won one seat each, as reported by ANI.