A Commonwealth Observer Group published findings that challenge American foreign policy toward Pakistan. The 100-page document presents evidence of widespread electoral fraud during Pakistan's February 2024 elections. International judges and election experts documented systematic manipulation that prevented fair competition.
Pakistani institutions worked together to undermine democracy before voting began. The Supreme Court removed lifetime political bans to benefit former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, whom military leaders preferred. Courts also stripped the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party of its cricket bat symbol, forcing candidates to run independently without clear ballot identification.
Election day brought additional irregularities through nationwide mobile network shutdowns and restricted poll monitoring. Observer groups recorded significant differences between polling station counts and official results. The report argues that America must abandon its military partnership priority and instead demand verifiable democratic reforms before providing future aid to Pakistan.
Pakistani institutions worked together to undermine democracy before voting began. The Supreme Court removed lifetime political bans to benefit former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, whom military leaders preferred. Courts also stripped the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party of its cricket bat symbol, forcing candidates to run independently without clear ballot identification.
Election day brought additional irregularities through nationwide mobile network shutdowns and restricted poll monitoring. Observer groups recorded significant differences between polling station counts and official results. The report argues that America must abandon its military partnership priority and instead demand verifiable democratic reforms before providing future aid to Pakistan.
