Sanctions during the election in Pakistan worrisome, US

Sanctions during the election in Pakistan worrisome, US 

Looking at internet shutdowns and restrictions on freedom of expression, the people of Pakistan have the right to decide their political future without fear. US State Department spokesperson press briefing

The American comment regarding the upcoming general elections in Pakistan came to light. Vedant Patel, the Deputy Spokesman of the US State Department in Washington, said in a press briefing that the US is monitoring Pakistan's election process very closely, and is also looking at the internet shutdown in Pakistan and obstacles to freedom of expression. 

People have to decide their political future without fear and violence in elections, hence the concern about violent incidents and media bans in Pakistan.

Meanwhile, Vedant Patel was asked that "Pakistani elections are still a few days away, there is a question mark on the transparency of the election process because the former prime minister and popular leader Imran Khan is not allowed to contest the elections, the symbols of his political party.

" The cricket bat is also banned. America has always supported democratic values and freedom of expression. What is your opinion on this scenario?"

In response, a US State Department deputy spokesperson said, "We are closely monitoring Pakistan's electoral process, and want to ensure that it is conducted in a manner that respects freedom of expression, assembly, and political parties.

" facilitate wider participation, we are concerned about all incidents of violence and restrictions on media freedom".