The Constitution of Pakistan is said to be rigid and flexible at the same time when it comes to making amendments. A constitution is rigid in the […]
How Can Overseas Pakistanis Re-Verify Their SIMs
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) can direct cellular companies to block mobile phone SIMs (subscriber identity module) for lack of ownership verification so it is imperative to […]
How To Register a ‘SOCIETY’ Under The Societies Registration Act 1860
Given the growing trend towards the startup-culture, an increasing number of people, especially the youth, is interested in formalizing innovative ideas as well as giving legal […]
How to Report / Search for a Stolen Mobile in Pakistan
How to get IMEI: Dial *#06# and note down IMEI number of your mobile set. Enter 15-digit mobile IMEI number in the Search option on http://imei.pta.gov.pk/ […]
The Pakistan Army (Amendment) Act, 2015
Proposed by: Mr. Pervaiz Rashid (Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights; Minister-in- Charge) Status: Passed Summary: The Pakistan Army (Amendment) Act is to act as […]
How to file a patent in Pakistan
How to file a patent in Pakistan A patent is a grant from the government which confers on the grantee, for a limited term of 20 […]
Bonafide
Made in good faith; without fraud or deceit; sincere; genuine
Audi Alteram Partem
No man shall be condemned unheard.
Caveat emptor
Let the buyer beware
The Punjab Muslim Family Laws (Amendment) Act 2015
Mover: Mian Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman Status: Passed Summary: The Punjab Muslim Family Laws (Amendment) Bill 2015 seeks to further amend the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance […]
Punjab Social Protection Authority Act 2015
The Act seeks to establish an all-encompassing social protection system for poor and vulnerable people in Punjab. Definitions (as per the Act) Term poor is defined […]
What are the powers of Labour Courts?
As a result of promulgation of Punjab Industrial Relations Act, 2010 (PIRA-2010), Labour Court was established in the Province of Punjab. The courts that have been […]
What is gratuity? Who is entitled to claim gratuity?
Gratuity is the total amount payable to a ‘workman’ in the private sector based on his salary and the period of service, over and above six […]
What are the powers of the Banking Courts?
Under Section 7 of the Financial Institution Ordinance 2001, Banking Courts would have all the powers vested in a Civil Court under the Code of Civil […]
Harassment At The Workplace – What Should I do?
Harassment At The Workplace – What Should I do? In addition to the frequently asked questions regarding protection of women in Pakistan, many have queried in respect […]
English–Urdu Legal Terms – A
Note from the author: “As an erstwhile burger vakeel (lawyer), eager to join the lively katchery (district courts) scene, I can relate to the frustration faced by others in the […]
How To Register A Company In Pakistan?
How To Register A Company In Pakistan? Following are the main requisites for company registration in Pakistan: Availability of Name: Availability of the proposed name needs […]