Pakistan EC forms high-level committee to probe allegations of poll rigging.

Pakistan's election commission has formed a high-level committee to probe the explosive allegations levelled by a senior bureaucrat that widespread rigging aided by the judiciary and the top election body happened against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party in the garrison city of Rawalpindi. Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaqat Ali Chatha accused Pakistan's Chief Justice, Qazi Faez Isa, and the Election Commission of Pakistan of rigging the February 8 elections in Rawalpindi, but the Election Commission has rejected these claims and stated no official directed result manipulation. The Chief Justice has asked for evidence to prove his alleged involvement. The Punjab government and PML-N leaders have dismissed the allegations, with some suggesting mental health issues.

February 17, 2024
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