US expresses concern over alleged rigging allegations in Pakistan elections

WASHINGTON (92 News) - White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby has said that the US is concerned about the allegations of alleged rigging.

Responding to queries about the transparency of the elections, he said: "We are concerned. And we share our concerns about some of the reports that we have heard coming out of Pakistan in terms of intimidation, voter suppression, that kind of thing. And so, we are watching this very, very closely. And as I understand it, votes are still being tallied. So, international monitors are still taking a look at those tallies. I am not going to get ahead of that process."

PTI leader Asad Qaisar said that their conversation was presented out of context. "We are not in favour of any internal interference, including our elections," he added.