The top brass of the law enforcement agencies from each of the four provinces engaged in a comprehensive discourse with the Election Commission, centering their attention on the meticulous orchestration of security measures for the upcoming general elections.
Deliberations surrounding the Election Commission’s domain and the intricacies of the Ministry of Interior are on the brink of finalization. The colossal task at hand demands the deployment of a staggering 600,000 security personnel across the nation to uphold the sanctity of law and order during the electoral process.
Total Security Personnel and Their Expenses
Presently, a formidable force of 200,000 security personnel stands ready for immediate deployment, leaving a pressing need for an additional 400,000 vigilant guardians of order. A substantial financial commitment, amounting to 17 billion rupees, is earmarked for the Election Commission, specifically allocated to cover the expenses associated with the deployment and maintenance of security personnel throughout the electoral proceedings.
Required Security Personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Zooming in on the nitty-gritty details, a meticulous allocation of 12,000 security personnel is imperative for the safeguarding of police stations nationwide. The provincial breakdown reveals a demand for 42,000 security personnel in the dynamic region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with a parallel requirement emerging in the province of balochistan.
Highly Sensitive Police Stations
The magnitude of the security imperative is accentuated by the identification of more than 49,000 police stations across the country earmarked as sensitive zones, warranting the presence of vigilant security personnel. Among these, 17,411 police stations bear the ominous tag of “highly sensitive,” with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa accounting for a substantial 4,400 of these nerve-center establishments. Sindh, too, grapples with the need for security fortification, with over 1,200 highly sensitive police stations demanding a vigilant eye.
Comparison between 2018 and 2024 percentage
In the electoral landscape, a notable transformation unfolds when comparing the 2018 elections to the impending 2024 electoral spectacle. The stark numerical shift in polling stations is evident — a surge from 8,537 stations in 2018 to a heightened 9,809 stations anticipated for the upcoming electoral showdown.
To encapsulate this numerical evolution in a quantitative lens, the total percentage increase in the number of polling stations stands at a formidable 58%. This substantial spike not only underscores the expanding scope and complexity of the electoral process but also signals a need for heightened vigilance and logistical preparedness.
