The United States said that it was "disappointed" by the move while the United Kingdom's foreign secretary said that it was vital that Pakistan "abides by the commitment to hold free and fair elections on schedule".
米国はその行為は「残念」だとし、英国の外務大臣はパキスタンが「自由で公正な選挙を予定通り行うという約束に従う」ことは極めて重要だと言った。