Islamabad: Considering funds problem, Pakistan government on Wednesday released Rs710 million to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for election spendings.
The ECP’s additional secretary told media that the finance ministry has assured the commission that Rs 4 billion would be provided within one month.
The election commission had requested for the grant in January.
The government spent Rs1.85 billion for the polls held in 2008, while the army was given Rs195 million for providing assistance.
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