The US State Department on Tuesday urged the newly elected government in Pakistan to hold a thorough investigation into alleged electoral irregularities in the country.

During a news briefing on Tuesday, the department’s spokesperson Matthew Miller reiterated the White House’s commitment to working with the new Pakistani government.

“There was a competitive election in Pakistan; millions of people made their voices heard,” the US official said, adding: “A new government has been formed, and we will, of course, work with that government.”

However, he acknowledged “there were reported irregularities, and there have been challenges brought by political parties to the results. We want to see those challenges, those irregularities fully investigated.”

Miller underlined Washington’s commitment to freedom of expression in Pakistan and condemned any government-impo­sed shutdowns of internet platforms.

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