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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/ […]

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 A patent is a grant from the government which confers on the grantee, for a limited term of 20 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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? In addition to the frequently asked questions regarding protection of women in Pakistan, many have queried in respect […]

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? Following are the main requisites for company registration in Pakistan: Availability of Name: Availability of the proposed name needs […]

Q1. What is an FIR? FIR is in the initial step in the investigation of a case. First Information Report (FIR) is a written document prepared […]

Proposed by: Mrs. Saira Afzal Tarrar (Minister of State for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination) Status: Pending Summary: The Pakistan Health Research Council Act has […]

Proposed by: Ms. Aisha Syed (MNA), Mr. Sahibzada Tariq Ullah (MNA), Mr. Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqui (MNA), Mr. Sher Akbar Khan (MNA) Status: Pending Summary: The Disabled […]