Q. Which country amended its Election Act to limit the disqualification of lawmakers to five years with retrospective effect?
Answer:
Pakistan
Notes: In Pakistan, the National Assembly has passed a bill seeking an amendment to the Elections Act 2017, aimed at limiting the disqualification of lawmakers to five years with retrospective effect.
The Act- titled Elections (Amendment) Bill 2023 - also aims to empower the Election Commission of Pakistan to announce election dates unilaterally without having to consult the President.