Summary Political parties are required to submit their annual accounts on Form-D, providing a complete record of their income, expenditure, assets and liabilities for the financial year ending June 30, 2026
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed all registered political parties to submit their annual financial statements for the fiscal year 2025-26 by August 29, in accordance with the provisions of the Elections Act, 2017.
According to the ECP, political parties are required to submit their annual accounts on Form-D, providing a complete record of their income, expenditure, assets and liabilities for the financial year ending June 30, 2026.
The commission said each party must furnish an audit report prepared by a chartered accountant, while the party head is also required to submit a certificate affirming that the party has not received any prohibited funding from any foreign government, multinational or domestically incorporated public or private company, firm, trade or professional association, or any other prohibited source under Pakistan's election laws.
The ECP clarified that overwriting, erasures or alterations on Form-D will not be accepted. Political parties have also been directed to submit bank statements covering the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, along with their financial returns.
The commission instructed that the documents must be submitted in person at the office of the Secretary of the Election Commission, adding that statements sent by post, courier, fax or any other electronic means will not be entertained.
Under Section 210 of the Elections Act, 2017, every enlisted political party is required to file its audited annual financial statement with the ECP within 60 days of the close of the financial year. The statement must disclose the party's sources of income, assets, liabilities and expenditures, and include a declaration from the party leader certifying that no prohibited funds have been received.
Failure to comply with the legal requirements can affect a political party's standing with the ECP, as compliance with financial reporting obligations is one of the statutory conditions for maintaining its registration and electoral status.
The ECP has repeatedly emphasised that transparent financial disclosures are aimed at strengthening accountability and ensuring that political parties operate in accordance with Pakistan's electoral laws and regulations.
