The Act has been the subject of numerous amendments and legal challenges since its enactment, including issues related to allocation of reserved seats, intra-party elections, disqualification conditions for legislators.
Despite opposition and controversy, the Act remains the cornerstone of Pakistan's electoral framework, shaping the country's democratic processes and institutions.
It also outlines the powers and responsibilities of the Election Commission, the procedure for delimitation of constituencies and the preparation and maintenance of electoral rolls.
[5] A petition was filed in the Lahore High Court against the amendments made in the Elections Act, 2017, seeking a 5-year limit on 'disqualification' from contesting public offices.
[9] The Joint Session of Parliament approved amendments to the Elections Act, 2017, empowering the caretaker government to take actions or decisions related to ongoing bilateral or multilateral agreements and projects.