Members of the US Congress have called on the Biden administration to “withhold recognition of a new government until an investigation determines the election was not rigged”.

A letter spearheaded by US Congressman Greg Casar and signed by 30 other members of Congress expresses concern about “pre- and post-poll rigging” in the Feb 8 general elections.

The letter asks Biden to urge “Pakistani authorities to release anyone who has been detained for engaging in political speech or activity.”

It further stated to “make clear to Pakistani authorities that US law provides for accountability for acts that violate human rights.”

“The results of Pakistan’s election should represent the will of the people,” Casar wrote in a post on X.

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