Under which article, it shall be duty of all executive authorities to assist the Commissioner and the Commission in discharge of his or their functions?

The Constitution establishes various independent bodies to ensure good governance and democratic processes. The Election Commission of Pakistan is one such vital institution responsible for conducting free and fair elections. To ensure its effective functioning, the Constitution mandates cooperation from other state organs. The correct answer is A: 220. Article 220 of the Constitution explicitly states, "It shall be the duty of all executive authorities in the Federation and in the Provinces to assist the Commissioner and the Election Commission in the discharge of his or their functions." This provision guarantees the necessary support for the Commission's independence and operational capacity. Distractor B, Article 260, defines various terms used in the Constitution. Distractor C, Article 235, deals with the Proclamation of Emergency on account of financial instability. Distractor D, Article 219, outlines the functions of the Election Commission itself, not the duty of executive authorities to assist it.