Explanation

Under Section 95 of the Elections Act, 2017, the Election Commission of Pakistan has the authority to order recounting of votes in one or more polling stations of a constituency, especially if complaints or discrepancies are reported.

Explanation

Under Section 9 of the Elections Act, 2017, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is empowered to declare a poll void if there is evidence of malpractice, rigging, or any irregularities that could affect the election result.

Explanation

For a Senate seat vacancy in Pakistan, the election must occur within 60 days of the vacancy,

Constitutional Basis: Senate elections follow Article 59 of the Constitution of Pakistan

Explanation

According to Article 224(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan:

A general election to the National Assembly or a Provincial Assembly shall be held within a period of ninety days after the dissolution of the Assembly

Explanation

Article 220: Mandates executive assistance to the Commissioner and Election Commission.

Scope: Applies to all executive authorities in the Federation and Provinces.

Purpose: Ensures the Election Commission can perform its duties effectively and independently, free from executive interference, as per Articles 218(3) and 220

Explanation

Presiding Officer is an official in charge of a polling station at an election.

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Explanation

Section 104 of the Election Act 2017 deals with Party lists for reserved seats

Explanation

According to Section 132(3)(a) of the Elections Act 2017, the maximum allowable election expenses for a Senate candidate is one million and five hundred thousand rupees

Explanation

The Election Commission allocates reserved seats in parliament based on the political parties in the general elections.

The election to these reserved seats is also not directly the responsibility of the Federal Government, Provincial Government, or District Government.