US criticizes Pak's pre-investigation process, shares concerns over several "loopholes"

he was nonetheless ready to work with the new government.

In a statement, the US State Department acknowledged the results of Wednesday's elections, which saw cricket star Imran Khan win the poll in a result rejected by major Pakistani parties. Spokeswoman Heather Nauert said: "The United States shares concerns about flaws in the pre-voting electoral process, as expressed by the Pakistan Human Rights Commission."

These flaws included "restrictions on the freedoms of expression and badociation during the campaign. This period was at odds with the declared goal of the Pakistani authorities of a fully fair and transparent election. "she added.

Nauert said that Washington was in agreement with the observation of the European Union. The "positive changes in the legal framework of the elections in Pakistan" have been overshadowed by "restrictions on freedom of expression and unequal campaign opportunities".

The United States also expressed deep reservations about the participation of terrorists in the elections.

Nauert added that the United States would look for opportunities to work with the new Pakistani government to "advance our goals of security, stability and prosperity in South Asia," but did not refer The United States regularly criticizes Pakistan for doing too little to attack the Taliban and accuses the government of offering refuge to terrorists, which it says is fueling the conflict in Afghanistan. Neighbor

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