Islamabad, August 26, 2021 (PPI-OT):In response to some media reports regarding provision of funds to the Election Commission for holding By-Elections, it is clarified that the Ministry of Finance is firmly committed to provide all funds to conduct Cantonment Elections, Local Government Elections and By-Elections.
The Ministry of Finance supports Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and during the CFY 2021-22, an amount of Rs.3, 827 million has been allocated for ECP and the same is available with ECP for making necessary expenditures. Furthermore, Ministry of Finance has also allocated Rs.5, 000 million specifically for Local Government Elections which will be provided to ECP as per their requirement after following due approval process.
For more information, contact:
Principal Information Officer,
Press Information Department (PID)
Tel: +92-51-9252323, +92-51-9252324
Fax: +92-51-9252325, +92-51-9252326
Email: piopid@gmail.com
Website: www.pid.gov.pk