WASHINGTON: The United States (US) State Department in a statement hasexpressed concerns over alleged participation of Lashkar-e-Taiba-affiliated(LET) persons in the upcoming general elections in Pakistan and hasapprised Islamabad of its reservations as well, reported a local medialink outlet.
The statement to Islamabad notes that the Election Commission of Pakistan(ECP) had rejected the Milli Muslim League’s attempt to get itselfregistered as a political party.
The statement also read, “We have repeatedly expressed our concerns to thePakistani government about LET, including the participation ofLET-affiliated individuals in the elections.”
US State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert said that the attacks oncandidates for the upcoming polls and their supporters were “cowardlyattempts to deprive the Pakistani people of their democratic rights”.