ECP directs political parties to submit financial statements by August 29
Election Commission of Pakistan building in Islamabad. Photo: Radio Pakistan
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday issued a reminder to all political parties, urging them to submit their consolidated statements of accounts for the financial year 2024–25 by August 29, 2025 in compliance with the Elections Act, 2017.
In an official release, the ECP emphasised that under Section 210 of the Elections Act, 2017, along with Sections 204 and Rules 159 and 160 of the Election Rules, 2017, every political party is required to file Form-D, which must include audited financial details for the year ending June 30, 2025.
The financial statement must outline the party’s annual income and expenditure, sources of funds, assets and liabilities, and must be accompanied by an audit report prepared by a Chartered Accountant.
Additionally, political parties must submit a certificate signed by an authorised office-bearer, confirming that no funds were received from prohibited sources under the Elections Act. The certification must also confirm the accuracy and completeness of the financial information provided.
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According to Rule 156 of the Election Rules, the statement must be submitted in person by an office-bearer authorised by the party head. The ECP clarified that statements sent by post, fax, courier, or other methods will not be accepted.
Printed copies of Form-D are available free of charge at the ECP Secretariat in Islamabad and at the offices of the Provincial Election Commissioners in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan. The form and proforma for the source of funds can also be downloaded from the ECP’s official website.
The submission should also include legible copies of the party’s bank statements from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, along with a bank reconciliation statement. An attested copy of the auditor’s membership certificate issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, along with the latest renewal, must be attached.
The commission urged all political parties to ensure that their submissions are complete, legible, and free from overwriting, as incomplete or improperly filed statements may be rejected.