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230. Functions of caretaker Government.—(1) A caretaker Government shall—

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Appellate Tribunal for the appeal against order of rejection/acceptance of nomination papers by the Returning Officer.

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Under Section 206, a minimum of 5% of tickets must be awarded to women political parties.

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 Elections within a political party.—(1) The office-bearers of a political party at the Federal, Provincial and local levels, wherever applicable, shall be elected periodically in accordance with the constitution of the political party:

Provided that a period, not exceeding five years, shall intervene between any two elections.

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The Prime Minister is the chief executive and the principal advisor to the President.

The Cabinet, with the Prime Minister at its head, is tasked to aid and advise the President in the exercise of his functions.

The President is generally bound by this advice in most matters of national importance. 

Therefore, the advice is given by both the PM and the Cabinet (the federal government).

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Article 41(1) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan explicitly states:

"There shall be a President of Pakistan who shall be the Head of State and shall represent the unity of the Republic". 

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The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed under Article 213 of Election Act 2017.

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Senate elections in Pakistan are held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote (STV).

This ensures fair representation of political parties based on their strength in the respective Provincial Assemblies.

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The Election Commission of Pakistan has the power to punish for contempt under Section 10 of the Elections Act, 2017.

This allows the Commission to exercise similar powers as a High Court in contempt matters.

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Disciplinary proceedings against election officials can be taken by the Election Commission of Pakistan under Section 55 of the Elections Act, 2017.

This section empowers the Commission to take action against officers who fail to perform their duties honestly, efficiently, or in accordance with law.