Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 — Article 222

222. Electoral laws. Subject to the Constitution, 3[Majlis-e-Shoora (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 2[including delimitation 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

(f)all other matters necessary for the due constitution of the two Houses 2[, ]2[*] the Provincial Assemblies 2[and local governments;] 1 Subs. and ins. by the Constitution (Twentieth Amendment) Act, 2012 (Act No. V of 2012) ss.7-10. 2 Subs., added and omitted by the Constitution (Twenty-second Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act No. XXV of 2016), ss.9-11. 3 Subs. by the Revival of the Constitution of 1973 Order, 1985 (P.O. No. 14 of 1985), Art.2 and Sch. 4 Subs. by the Constitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act 2010 (Act No. X of 2010), s. 82. 5 Omitted by the Constitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act, 2010 (Act No. X of 2010), s. 82. but no such law shall have the effect of taking away or abridging any of the powers of the Commissioner or 1[the] Election Commission under this Part.