(c) appointing Election Tribunals 1[;]
2[(d) the holding of general elections to the National Assembly, Provincial Assemblies and the
local governments; and
(e) such other functions as may be specified by an Act of MajliseShoora (Parliament) 3[:]]
4[Provided that till such time as the members of the Commission are first appointed in accordance
with the provisions of paragraph (b) of clause (2) of Article 218 pursuant to the Constitution
(Eighteenth Amendment) Act, 2010, and enter upon their office, the Commissioner shall remain
charged with the duties enumerated in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this Article.]
220. Executive authorities to assist Commission, etc. It shall be the duty of all executive
authorities in the Federation and in the Provinces to assist the Commissioner and the Election
Commission in the discharge of his or their functions.
221. Officers and 5[Staff]. Until 6[MajliseShoora (Parliament)] by law otherwise provides, the
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[Election Commission] may, with the approval of the President, make rules providing for the
appointment by the 5[Commissioner] of officers and 5[staff] to be employed in connection with the
functions of the 8* * * Election Commission and for their terms and conditions of employment.
CHAPTER 2. – ELECTORAL LAWS AND CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS
222. Electoral laws. Subject to the Constitution, 6[MajliseShoora (Parliament)] may by law
provide for__
(a) the allocation of seats in the National Assembly as required by clauses (3) and (4) of
Article 51;
(b) the delimitation of constituencies by the Election Commission 5[including delimitition of
constituencies of local governments];
(c) the preparation of electoral rolls, the requirements as to residence in a constituency, the
determination of objections pertaining to and the commencement of electoral rolls;
(d) the conduct of elections and election petitions the decision of doubts and disputes arising
in connection with elections;
(e) matters relating to corrupt practices and other offences in connection with elections; and
1 Subs. by the Constitution (Eighteenth Amdt.) Act, 2010 (10 of 2010), s 81, for the fullstop.
2 New Paragraph (d) and (e) added ibid.
3 Subs. by the Constitution (Twentieth Amendment) Act, 2012 (5 of 2012) s. 7, for the fullstop.
4 Proviso ins. ibid.
5 Subs. added by Act, 2016 (XXV of 2016), s. 10.
6 Subs. by the Revival of the Constitution of 1973 Order, 1985 (P.O. No. 14 of 1985), Art. 2 and Sch., for "Parliament".
7 Subs. by Act No. 10 of 2010, s. 82, for "Commissioner".
8 The words Commissioner or an‖ omitted ibid.
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