Karachi: European Union (EU) while reacting to allegations of rigging in Pakistan’s general elections, has called upon relevant authorities to ensure timely and full investigation of all reported election irregularities and to implement recommendations of upcoming EU Election Expert Mission report.

“EU welcomes increased number of women registered to vote compared to last elections,” Peter Stano Lead spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said in statement .

“We regret lack of level-playing field due to inability of some political actors to contest elections, restrictions to freedom of assembly, freedom of expression both online and offline, restrictions of access to internet, as well as allegations of severe interference in electoral process, including arrests of political activists,” it added.

“We therefore call upon relevant authorities to ensure timely and full investigation of all reported election irregularities and to implement recommendations of upcoming EU Election Expert Mission report.”

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 10 2024

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