The Ministry of Finance has disbursed Rs 19.21 billion to support preparations for the March 5 parliamentary elections. Of the total amount, Rs 10.39 billion has been allocated to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Rs 6.72 billion to the Election Commission, and Rs 1.99 billion to the Ministry of Defence. The government plans to deploy more than 188,000 security personnel nationwide, including around 147,000 temporary election police. Although the Election Commission had estimated total election costs at Rs 27 billion, the released funds are expected to cover immediate requirements related to security, logistics, and administrative arrangements.
