Title: Pakistani Army Chief Congratulates the Country on Successful Elections

The Pakistani Army Chief congratulated the country on Saturday for the successful conduct of the general elections, stating that the country needs "stable hands" to transition from a policy of "chaos and polarization." Pakistan held general elections on Thursday, the results of which have not yet been announced, as it struggles to recover from an economic crisis and combat militant violence in a highly polarized political environment. Army Chief Asim Munir stated in a release by the army's media wing that the Chief of Army Staff "hopes that these elections will lead to political and economic stability in the beloved Pakistan and be a harbinger of peace and prosperity." The United States, the UK, and the European Union expressed concern on Friday regarding the electoral process in Pakistan following Thursday's elections, urging an investigation into reported irregularities. Former Prime Ministers Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan declared victory in the general elections on Friday.