ECP submits detail of expenses spent for LG elections in IHC

• More than 50m have been spent so far LG elections in Islamabad.
• The payment was made for the printing of ballot paper and election material.
• The ECP had allocated more than 150m  LG elections in the capital city.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has submitted the detail of expenses in Islamabad High Court (IHC) spent in preparation for local government elections in Islamabad.

The Election Commission, in its reply regarding the details of expenses, told the court that more than 50 million have been spent so far in the Islamabad municipal elections. The ECP had allocated more than 150 million for local government elections in Islamabad.

In the reply, it was also told to the court that payment was made for the printing of ballot paper, election material, stationery, and petroleum charges.

The Election Commission has also submitted its written response to the meeting held yesterday in the Islamabad High Court.

In response, the Election Commission told the court that the Election Commission officials went to the Attorney General after the court order. The Attorney General contacted the Law Minister by telephone. The Law Minister initially called for elections in six months.

The reply said that the Election Commission insisted on elections within 120 days. The Law Minister later agreed to hold elections within four months. The Attorney General also contacted the officials of the Ministry of Interior. The Interior Minister has scheduled a meeting on the issue today.

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