Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf urges IMF to audit Feb 8 elections before talks with govt over bailout package

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has written a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), urging the global lender to endorse an audit of the elections conducted on February 8 for the sake of political stability in Pakistan, before the start of its negotiations with Pakistan government over a new bailout package, Pakistan-based Dawn reported.

While addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Wednesday, PTI leaders Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Omar Ayub, Meher Bano Qureshi, and Muzammil Aslam have revealed details regarding PTI’s letter to IMF.

Gohar Ali Khan said that a letter written by former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s spokesperson Raoof Hasan was handed over to the IMF resident representative in Pakistan and would be opened in Washington. He said the letter will be shared with the media in Pakistan after the intended recepients will receive the letter.

He said, “For now, we can share that PTI’s founding chairman Imran Khan does not want any adverse effects on the economy of Pakistan. In the letter, we have reminded IMF of its promises that the election will be free and fair,” according to Dawn report.

Pakistan held its 12th national general election on February 8, amid allegations of rigging and the shutdown of cellular and internet services. The PTI dominated the election results, with the highest number of successful candidates in the February 8 general elections. However, the party has alleged rigging in the polls.