MCQ Detailed View

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is the constitutional body responsible for conducting fair and transparent elections in the country. To manage its work efficiently across Pakistan, the ECP operates through several administrative levels — national, provincial, regional, and district. Among these, the Regional Election Commissioners (REC) Offices play a key role in bridging the gap between the Provincial Election Commissions and the District Election Commissioner Offices.

In Pakistan, there are currently 29 Regional Election Commissioners Offices. These offices are strategically located across different regions to ensure smooth coordination, monitoring, and supervision of electoral activities. Each REC office is headed by a Regional Election Commissioner, who oversees the work of District Election Commissioners in their assigned area and ensures compliance with the rules and procedures defined in the Election Act 2017 and the Constitution of Pakistan.

Functions of REC Offices:

• Supervise election arrangements at the district level.


• Provide guidance and instructions to District Election Commissioners.


• Coordinate between provincial and district election offices.


• Ensure the timely distribution of election material and training of staff.


• Monitor voter registration, electoral rolls, and compliance with election laws.

By having 29 such offices, the ECP ensures that elections are managed locally while still being connected to higher levels of decision-making. This decentralization helps in quick problem-solving, better monitoring of election campaigns, and improved transparency in the electoral process.

The number and distribution of REC offices are decided based on population, geography, and administrative convenience. These offices play an essential role in ensuring that Pakistan’s electoral process runs smoothly, upholding democratic values and public trust in the system.