Article 140-A of the constitution of Pakistan ensures establishment of local governments at district level. According to the constitution local government is the provincial subject and the provincial governments are responsible to not only establish the local governments but also devolve political, administrative and financial responsibility and authority to the elected local governments. The elections of the local government are conducted by the Election Commission of Pakistan. The full text of the article can be read by following this link https://pakistanconstitutionlaw.com/article-140a-local-government/

Factsheet – Local government systems