US says supports free, fair elections in Pakistan
- By Web Desk -
- May 30, 2018
WASHINGTON: The United States (US) supports free, fair, and transparent elections in Pakistan, US Department of State spokesperson Heather Nauert said at a press briefing in Washington.
She said: “The United States supports free, fair, and transparent, accountable elections in Pakistan as we do in other countries around the world.”
Ms Nauert was responding to a question about the current government completing its term on May 31 and general elections announced going to take place on July 26.
She said the US along with other international partners, has supported Pakistan’s implementation of its historic 2017 electoral reforms law.
“My understanding is that this is the first time that that law will actually be put into effect for these elections. We hope that the new comprehensive and transparent legal framework facilitates the peaceful transfer of civilian power to a democratically elected government.”
When asked if the State Department carrying out an investigation against a US diplomat involved in a traffic accident in Islamabad and any update thereof, Ms Nauert feigned ignorance.
President Mamnoon Hussain of late approved a summary, setting July 26 as the date for the upcoming general elections.