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Rs17 billion are urgently needed for holding general elections on February 8, sources say A security personnel stands guard at the headquarters of the Election Commission of Pakistan in Islamabad on September 21, 2023. — AFP Rs42bn allocated for polls in budget 2023-24. Ministry has given Rs10bn to ECP so far. ECP says Rs17bn are urgently needed for polls. As the general elections in Pakistan are swiftly approaching D-day, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has revealed concerns regarding the non-provision of funds by the government. Geo News learnt from sources that the electoral body has summoned the finance secretary after the ministry was irresponsive regarding the provision of funds, allocated for the polls, in the budget. The development comes as Pakistan is preparing for general polls scheduled to take place on February 8, 2024. The government, as per the sources, had allocated Rs42 billion for the general elections in the current financial year's bu...
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