Islamabad March 10 2023: The Election Commission has requested 20 billion rupees from the government for the election in two provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the commission, 65 billion rupees are required for the general elections in the entire country, of which 20 billion are required for the elections of only two provinces.
According to the spokesperson of the Election Commission, today an important meeting was held in the Election Commission regarding the general elections of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab under the chairmanship of the Chief Election Commissioner in which the Finance Secretary and the Interior Secretary were called to arrange funds and security for the said elections.
According to the spokesperson, out of these 20 billion, only 5 billion has been given to the commission, while another 15 billion funds are required in this financial year.
The Finance Secretary gave a detailed briefing to the Election Commission on the overall economic situation of the country and said that it is difficult for the Finance Ministry to provide the required funds.
But he will give a final answer only after consulting the federal government in this regard.
Secretary Election Commission informed the commission regarding the election security that apart from the police in both provinces, 297,000 more personnel will be required in Punjab and 56,000 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The Home Secretary was directed by the Commission to contact the Army, Rangers and other law enforcement agencies and arrange for the necessary personnel to inform the Commission.
According to the spokesperson, a meeting is also being held on March 10 with sensitive institutions including IB, ISI and CTDs of both provinces. Apart from this, Inspector General and Chief Secretary of both provinces have also been called for a meeting next week. A meeting is also being held with the Ministry of Defense to finalize the arrangements for the election.
According to the Election Commission, the governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has also expressed his desire for a meeting with the commission next week so that the date of the election of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa can be decided.
