Election 2024: Interim govt allocates Rs 17 bln for security
- By Web Desk -
- Dec 28, 2023
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday allocated Rs 17 billion for security related to the upcoming general election in 2024, ARY News reported, citing sources.
A meeting was held to overview the security arrangements for the upcoming general elections scheduled to be held on February 08, 2024.
According to well-informed sources, the meeting – attended by the Inspector Generals (IGs) of all four provinces – briefed the meeting members about the polling day security arrangements.
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Reports indicate that to ensure a peaceful election in the country, a total of 600,000 police officials are necessarily required.
Sources further revealed that only 200,000 police officials are currently available leaving a significant shortfall, with an additional 400,000 personnel required to meet the basic security requirements for the upcoming general elections.
Meanwhile, 58 percent of polling stations declared sensitive.