ISLAMABABD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has sought an additional grant of Rs. 5.10 billion additional grant for upcoming general elections, Sial News repoted.
The ECP has asked financial division for additional grant of Rs. 5.099 billion, that included Rs.1.26 billion for election allowances and Rs.1 billion for publication of ballot papers, posters and placards.
Federal Law Minister Farooq H Naek on Wednesday informed the Senate in written that ECP has requested for additional grant to finance division to meet election expenses.
According to details, Rs. 1.26 billion would be needed for election allowances, Rs 500 million to army, Rs 70 million for non-removable ink, Rs. 480 million for transportation of election material, Rs.
450 million for advertisement expenses, Rs.
148 million for purchase of election material, Rs. 215 million for ballot boxes and voting screens and others.
