Which safeguard limits Parliament’s election-law powers under Article 222?

A. An election law may not take away or abridge the constitutional powers of the Commissioner or Election Commission under Part VIII

B. Parliament may legislate only after approval by every candidate

C. Parliament cannot legislate about electoral rolls

D. Election laws must be approved by the Supreme Court before introduction

Explanation

Article 222 permits Parliament to legislate on specified election matters, including seat allocation, delimitation, electoral rolls, election conduct and petitions, offences, and matters needed for the constitution of legislative bodies. Its closing proviso prevents such a law from taking away or abridging the powers of the Commissioner or Election Commission under Part VIII.

Source

National Assembly of Pakistan — Constitution of Pakistan (amended up to 21 November 2025)

Answer verified on 2026-11-03

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