State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller has emphasized that the United States does not play a role in selecting the leaders of Pakistan. During a daily briefing, Miller stated, “We engage with the leadership shown by – or the leadership decided by the Pakistani people, and we will continue to engage with the Government of Pakistan on all these issues.”
In response to a question about the U.S. concerns regarding the relationships between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Miller expressed support for a diplomatic resolution to address various issues between the two countries.
He highlighted ongoing diplomatic engagements on these matters, underlining the commitment to continue such efforts in the future.
Election Commission of Pakistan Announces Major Administrative Reshuffle Across Key Regions
Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has implemented a significant administrative reshuffle, involving notable transfers of officers in key regions, including Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan.
Muhammad Iqbal, formerly the District Election Commissioner of Lower Dir, has been reassigned to Multan. In his place, Jamshed Khan has been appointed as the new District Election Commissioner for Lower Dir.
Furthermore, Khuda Bakhsh, the District Election Commissioner of Korangi, and the District Election Commissioner of Malir have both undergone transfers. Sara Khan, previously serving as the Election Officer in DI Khan, has been appointed to Malir, while Hafiz Adeel Ashraf will assume responsibilities in DI Khan.
Nader Ali, who held the position of District Election Commissioner in Taunsa, has now taken on the role of DEC Pakpattan. Shaukat Ali is welcomed as the new District Election Commissioner in Gujarat, and Shujaullah Khan is relocated to Kot Adu. Sajjad Akhtar is set to become the district election commissioner in Chakwal, while Maqsood Hussain will serve as the district election commissioner in Rakzai.
Additionally, there have been transfers at the Provincial Election Commissioner level in Sindh and Balochistan. Sharifullah, the Election Commissioner of Balochistan, has been appointed as the Provincial Election Commissioner in Sindh as part of the administrative reshuffle.
