Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- Money has emerged as one of the most decisive factors in modern politics. While financial resources are essential for political organization and electoral campaigning, unchecked political finance can undermine democratic values, distort electoral competition, and erode public trust consequent. In Pakistan, the regulation of political finance primarily rests with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), a constitutional body mandated to ensure free, fair and transparent elections.

The framework for regulating political finance in Pakistan is laid down in the Constitution of Pakistan, the Elections Act, 2017, and the Elections Rules, 2017. Together, these laws empower the ECP to oversee the financial conduct of parli...