Islamabad Police Seeks Rs1 Billion for Protests Security

News Desk
ISLAMABAD: Anticipating upcoming political long marches and sit-ins by opposition parties, the Islamabad federal police have formally requested a substantial supplementary grant of Rs1 billion from the Ministry of Interior to cover security and administrative expenses.
According to informed security sources, the substantial financial demand has been tabled to ensure comprehensive law enforcement arrangements across the federal capital.
The funds are earmarked for deploying additional security personnel, procuring riot gear, managing logistical requirements, and maintaining public order during anticipated demonstrations by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-e-Islami.
The development highlights the mounting administrative and financial strain on the national exchequer as security apparatuses frequently mobilize to manage high-stakes political unrest in the capital.
Observers note that such large-scale deployments not only stretch police resources but also cause severe disruptions to civic life and economic activity within the twin cities.
Ministry of Interior officials are currently reviewing the budgetary requisition.
A final decision regarding the disbursement of the funds is expected in the coming days following consultations with the federal finance division to assess the fiscal feasibility of the grant.