The Finance Ministry has released more funds to the Election Commission of Pakistan for the conduct of general elections in the country, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The Finance Division has released Rs17.4 billion to the Election Commission in addition to Rs10 billion released in July this year for holding general elections.

This brings the total released amount to Rs27.4 billion for the general elections.

In a tweet posted on social media platform X on Tuesday, the Finance Division said it remains committed to the provision of funds as and when required by the Election Commission of Pakistan.

https://twitter.com/Financegovpk/status/1731951722078073199

Yesterday, the Finance Secretary assured the Election Commission of Pakistan that funds for upcoming general elections would be released in a day or two.

The ECP had taken strict notice of the non-provision of funds allocated for the general elections in 2024 and summoned the Finance Secretary in this regard.

On the invitation of the Election Commission, Finance Secretary Imdadullah Bosal reached the Commission and met with the Election Commission officials, during which the issue of non-supply of funds was discussed.

The Finance Secretary assured that the funds would be released for the Election Commission soon. He said that the funds required by the Commission would be released in a couple of days.

The Election Commission of Pakistan urgently needs Rs17 billion to conduct the general elections scheduled to be held on February 8.

Earlier, the Ministry of Finance was repeatedly approached for the provision of this amount and written reminders were also sent to the ministry for the immediate provision of this amount.

Reporter Waqas Azeem