Which institution conducts local government elections under Article 140A(2) of Pakistan’s Constitution?

A. The Senate

B. The Provincial Cabinet

C. The Election Commission of Pakistan

D. The Council of Common Interests

Explanation

Article 140A requires each Province to establish a local government system by law and devolve political, administrative and financial responsibility to elected local representatives. Clause (2) assigns local government elections to the Election Commission of Pakistan.

Source

Pakistan Code — Constitution of Pakistan (Twenty-Seventh Amendment incorporated)

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