ECP Submits Report to Top Court on Pak Govt’s Refusal to Release Funds for Polls

Pakistan’s government is being accused of not wanting to release money for the upcoming May 14 election, despite the Supreme Court’s orders. The Election Commission of Pakistan has reported that the government is reluctant to release PKR 21 billion for election expenses. The government is also being accused of attempting to delay the polls in Punjab province through a money bill presented in parliament. The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to regularly report on funding issues and the government’s response. The report will be presented to a three-judge bench for consideration later this week.