‘Serious concerns’: World reacts to Pakistan polls as vote count continues
Al Jazeera
Countries including the US and UK called for authorities to investigate reported irregularities in Pakistan’s election.
Several countries have called for authorities to investigate reported irregularities in Pakistan’s general elections as vote counting is under way.
Results started to trickle in nearly 12 hours after polling for national and provincial assemblies ended on Thursday.
Independent candidates affiliated with imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), are taking a narrow lead.
Polls were marred by violence by armed groups and a widely criticised suspension of mobile phone services that prompted accusations of “political engineering”.
The army said about 12 people were killed and 39 wounded nationwide during attacks aimed at disrupting the vote.
