ISLAMABAD: Finance Division has released Rs. 17.4 billion to the Election Commission of Pakistan in addition to Rs. 10 billion released in July 2023 for conduct of general elections in the country.
This brings the total released amount to Rs. 27.4 billion for holding general elections.
Finance Division remains committed to provision of funds as and when required by the Election Commission of Pakistan.
Earlier, the Pakistan Election Commission requested on Sunday for the army and law enforcement to be stationed at polling stations due to a lack of police officers.
In a letter from ECP Secretary Omar Hamid Khan, a deficit of 277,558 police personnel was highlighted for the upcoming general elections slated for February 8 next year.
Secretary Khan specifically asked for the Pakistan Army and law enforcement agencies to be stationed in a static capacity at the polling stations to ensure a seamless election process.
He emphasized the importance of this action considering the precarious security and law enforcement situation across the country, expressing this in a letter directed to the Ministry of Interior.
The ECP urged the ministry to guarantee the presence of both the Pakistan Army and Civil Armed Forces (CAFs) in both static and quick response force (QRF) capacities to address the shortage of security personnel during the elections.
Secretary Khan stressed that the ECP is taking necessary measures to organize the elections in line with the Constitution and relevant laws.
He expected equal dedication from executive authorities and law enforcement agencies to uphold law and order in the constituencies during the electoral process.
