He also expressed reservations about the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) role which, he alleged, had been “dubious from day one”. He accused the election process of being manipulated at the behest of “anti-Islamic forces”. He went on to claim that the election results indicated widespread bribery and asserted that the party's candidates and workers faced threats and intimidation. He accused the Election Commission of Pakistan of being under the control of the establishment, claiming that the entire election process was manipulated. "The election process was held hostage, with bribes influencing both victories and defeats.
