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ISLAMABAD
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan raised serious apprehensions on Monday, stating that the upcoming parliamentary elections in the country next month are unlikely to be free and fair due to apparent 'pre-poll rigging.' The commission expressed particular concern over the rejection of nomination papers for former Prime Minister Imran Khan and a majority of his party members, labeling it a systematic dismantling of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI).
During a press conference in Islamabad, Munizae Jahangir, co-chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan,
Highlighted that other political parties have also faced similar tactics, casting doubt on the Election Commission's credibility. Jahangir called for people to be allowed to vote freely on February 8, condemning the state's restrictions on dissent, which she believes hampers civic discourse crucial for the upcoming election.
Veteran human rights leader Farhatullah Babar criticized the Election Commission's decisions as
'apparent pre-poll rigging,'stressing the caretaker government's responsibility to ensure equal opportunities for all political parties. He warned that a rigged election could lead to political instability, with some major parties refusing to accept the outcome.
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