Interim Interior Minister Gohar Ijaz denied charges of state-sponsored cheating on Friday, saying the administration was partial and the election results proved that.
“Had the government acted with mala fide intent, the results would not have been as they are,” Ijaz stated during a press conference, flanked by Interim Information Minister Murtaza Solangi.
Ijaz expressed confidence in the judgments made for the benefit of the community.
“We knew there would be criticism over the internet and mobile phone shutdown,” Ijaz admitted, emphasising the need of putting human lives first.
Ijaz addressed worries regarding polling worker security, saying, “How could we secure our polling stations in the presence of thousands of people?” The caretaker Interior Minister expressed satisfaction with how law enforcement officials handled the security issue.
Ijaz claimed effective institutional coordination, with more than 600,000 Pakistani soldiers protecting citizens during the election.
Despite the risks, the election was conducted in a stable setting. “It is hoped that the government formed after the election will prioritise the people,” said the caretaker Interior Minister.
According to Murtaza Solangi, despite more strict security measures lately implemented, the internet remained functioning during the polls, and social media was not banned during the occurrences.
He emphasised the importance of surprise in intelligence, pointing out that internet shutdowns occur globally in extraordinary situations. Solangi reported 47 terrorist attacks since January 15, reinforcing the case for quick action to guarantee public safety.
Ijaz Ejaz indicated that the attacks in Islamabad that killed three soldiers, two Levies, seven cops, and four civilians were not suicides.
Ijaz stated that both attacks used detonation devices. Despite criticism for shutting down cell phones and the internet, Ejaz defended the action, citing the need to secure voting locations amid a massive
