Upcoming election termed most expensive in Pakistan’s history

ISLAMABAD: The upcoming general election will be the most expensive in the history of Pakistan.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) estimates that Rs5.90 billion in expenses will be incurred during the election compared to Rs1.45 billion spent in 2008.

According to the ECP sources, the 180 million ballot papers printed for the election will be watermarked and are expected to cost Rs1 billion. This amount is double of what was spent during the last general election.

Polling staff is expected to cost an additional Rs2 billion. The average cost incurred on each voter will be Rs65.50 which is Rs42.50 higher than the last election.