"Pakistan Election 2024: Global Alarm Over Credibility and Violence"

Several countries, including the US and UK, have called for authorities to investigate reported irregularities in Pakistan's general elections as vote counting continues. The US expressed concerns about restrictions on freedoms and electoral violence, while the UK voiced serious concerns about the fairness and lack of inclusivity of the elections. The European Union praised the commitment to democracy by the people of Pakistan but regretted the lack of a level playing field and called for a full investigation of reported election irregularities. Iran congratulated Pakistan on successfully holding the elections and emphasized the solid place of democracy in the country.