8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates?

Pakistan

Pakistan

Answer
No
Source

132. Restriction on election expenses [...] (4) A candidate shall, through bills, receipts and other documents, vouch for every payment made in respect of election expenses, except where the amount is less than one thousand rupees.

134. Return of election expenses - (2) The return of election expenses of the returned candidate and a contesting candidate shall be submitted to the Returning Officer on Form C.

Source: Sections 132 (4) and 134 (2), Elections Act, 2017.

Comment

Candidates need to justify election expenses but no mention of funds received

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