America’s statement on Pakistan’s elections
US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said, “We commend the work of Pakistani election workers, civil society, journalists and election observers to protect and uphold Pakistan’s democratic and electoral institutions… We call on credible international and “With local election observers involved in their assessment.”
Elections involve unreasonable restrictions on freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly. We condemn electoral violence, restrictions on the exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including attacks on media workers and restrictions on Internet and telecommunications services. Any claims of interference or fraud in this should be thoroughly investigated.”