LAWS OF PAKISTAN
vii)Article 177 clause (2) is amended. viii)Article 179 is amended. ix)Article 184 is amended. x)Article 185 Clause 2 paragraph (d) is amended. xi)Article 186 A is amended. xii) Article 187 Clause 1 is amended. xiii) Article 191 A is inserted. xiv) Article 193 Clause 2 is amended. xv) Article 199 Clause 1-A is inserted. xvi) Article 202 A is inserted. xvii) Article 193 Clause 2 is amended. xviii) Article 203C Clause 2 is amended. xix) Article 203D Clause 2 is amended. xx) Article 208 A is amended. xxi) Article 209 A is amended. xxii) Article 215 Clause 1 is amended. xxiii) Article 229 Clause 1 is amended. xxiv) Article 230 Clause 4 is amended. xxv) Article 255 Clause 2 is amended. xxvi) Article 259 Clause 2 is amended. xxvii) Fourth Schedule of the Constitution. A detailed analysis would be uploaded shortly
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Read More Lawyers Welfare and Protection Act, 2023 is enacted to provide welfare and protection of advocates through this legal framework and for the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. The Act defines in detail the categories which fall within the four corners of ‘act of violence’ against an advocate.
Read More Anti-Dumping Duties Act, 2015 (the “Anti-Dumping Law”) was enacted to give effect in Pakistan to the provisions of Article VI of General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, 1994; and to consolidate the laws related to imposition of anti-dumping duties. For the purposes of Anti-Dumping Law a product is considered to be dumped if it is introduced into the commerce of Pakistan at a price which is less than its normal value. The investigation under Anti-Dumping Law can be initiated by the National Tariff Commission established under National Tariff Commission Act, 1990 and continuing/reconstituted under National Tariff Commission Act, 2015 (the “Commission”) upon a written application by or on behalf of domestic industry.
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Read More Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 2017 is a federal statute. It was enacted to provide for prohibition of holding property in benami and restrict the right to recover or transfer property held benami and provide mechanism and procedure for confiscation of property held benami. The intent and object of Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 2017 is that the Benami Prohibition Act should come into play if a property was purchased in the name of a person who according to his social status is unable to purchase any property by his own means.
Read More The Senate Secretariat Services (Amendment) Act, 2021 amends some parts of the Senate Secretariat Services Act, 2017 by substituting numerous words in Sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 & 11 in order to fulfill the purposes ....
Read More The Senate Secretariat Services Act, 2017 was enacted to regulate the appointment and the terms and conditions of service of persons in the Senate Secretariat as provided for in clause (2) of Article 87 of the Constitution of Pakistan.
Read More The Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils (Amendment) Act, 2021 amends Section 5 of the Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973 and also revises the schedule which explains the system of seat allocation according to the number of districts of Balochistan Bar Council.
Read More The Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973 was enacted for the establishment of Pakistan Bar Council at national level and Punjab Bar Council, Sindh Bar Council, KPK Bar Council and Balochistan Bar Council at provincial levels. In addition to this there shall be established a Bar Council especially for the capital called Islamabad Bar Council. According to the Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973, the Pakistan Bar Council shall consist of Attorney General for Pakistan and 23 other members elected by the members of the Provincial Bar Councils.
Read More The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2021 amends some parts of the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation Ordinance, 1979 by substituting numerous words in sections 2, 13, 14, 15......
Read More The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation Ordinance, 1979 was enacted to combine the National Shipping Corporation and the Pakistan Shipping Corporation, with a view to making better provision for the operation of shipping and ocean transport services; for the development of maritime shipping industry and to establish the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation for this purpose.
Read More The COVID-19 (Prevention of Hoarding) Act, 2021 was enacted for prevention of hoarding in respect to scheduled articles in an emergent situation resulting from the outbreak of Corona virus pandemic Covid-19 (as declared by World Health Organization to be a pandemic requiring multifaceted responses) and as hoarding contribute to adversities, in geometric progression, to the people at large, especially in circumstances of partial or complete lock down. Moreover, as Pakistan is a State Party to the International Health Regulations 2005, issued by the World Health Organization, according to which Pakistan is under a direct obligation to prevent, protect against, control and provide a public health response to international disease it became necessary to frame rules in this regard.
Read More The Gwadar Port Authority (Amendment) Act, 2021 amends some parts of the Gwadar Port Authority Ordinance, 2002 by substituting numerous words in sections 2,6,7,8,13,14,20,25,26,29,30,31,51,52,53,60,66,70,71,72,73,75&77 in order to fulfill the purposes of the Gwadar Port Authority Ordinance, 2002 in a better way.
Read More The Gwadar Port Authority Ordinance, 2002 was enacted for establishment of an Authority within the limits of Gwadar Port necessary for making arrangements for planning, construction, operation, management and maintenance of Gwadar Deep Water Port at Gwadar. According to the Gwadar Port Authority Ordinance, 2002, the Federal Government may define the limits of the Gwadar Port for the purposes of this ordinance and may from time to time alter such limits.
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Read More Balochistan Charities (Registration, Regulation and Facilitation) Act, 2019 was enacted to provide legal cover, substitute and to consolidate the laws for registration, regulation and facilitation of Charities in Balochistan. According to Balochistan Charities (Registration, Regulation and Facilitation) Act, 2019....
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Read More The Islamabad Capital Territory Senior Citizen Act, 2021 was enacted by the GOVERNMENT of Pakistan to set up a Fund for the well-being, comfort and dignity of the senior citizens residing in the Islamabad Capital Territory in order to fulfill its international responsibilities being a member of United Nations which include following the UN Principles for Older Persons and Madrid International Plan of Action on Aging and to satisfy the command of alleviating the sufferings of all citizens irrespective of sex, cast, creed or race as enshrined by the Constitution of Pakistan.
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Read More The Al-Karam International Institute Act, 2021 was enacted for the establishment of The Al-Karam International institute in the private sector for the promotion of special studies and for matters ancillary thereto. This act prescribes various rules, statutes, regulation and functions of the said Institution. Some major functions include providing education, conferring and awarding degrees and providing career counselling and job search services to students and alumni etc. Under The Al-Karam International Institute Act, 2021, the institution shall be a corporate body consisting of the Patron, the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, members of the Senate, the Deans, the Chairman, the Principals and members of the Academic Council and such other officers as may be prescribed or any council, committee and any other body as the Authority comprising the Senate, the Syndicate and the Academic Council, may establish. The Al-Karam International Institute Act, 2021 grants the Institution every type of academic, financial and administrative autonomy and states that the institution shall be open to all persons of either gender whatever religion, class, creed, race, color or domicile without any discrimination whatsoever.
Read More The Public Private Partnership Authority (Amendment) Act, 2022 amends some parts of the Public Private Partnership Authority Act, 2021 by substituting numerous words of sections 1,2,4,5,7,8,12A,13,13A,14,17,19,25A & 29 and inserting two new sections i.e. Section 31 & Section 32. The newly added sections prescribe the hiring processes of consultants and experts by the implementing agencies and the Public Private Partnership Authority and make the consent of the Board of Directors of the Authority, with respect to certain legal actions as may be taken against any member or agency etc., mandatory.
Read More The Public Private Partnership Authority (Amendment) Act, 2021 was enacted to create an enabling environment for public private partnership by streamlining the project approval process and providing an effective framework for policy guidelines. The main purpose of the act is to encourage participation of the private sector in the development projects and in the provision of public infrastructure and related services in Pakistan. The Public Private Partnership Authority (Amendment) Act, 2021 amends some parts of the Public Private Partnership Authority Act, 2017 including the preamble, various sections in the chapters related to institutional framework, fund, viability gap fund and project development facility and legal and contractual framework. Some parts are added to the Act relating to risk management unit and public private partnership working party. According to this act, the Public Private Partnership Authority shall establish a Project Development Facility, administered by the Authority. The Project Development Facility shall act as a pool of funds, including contributions from international donor agencies, to support the preparation of any proposals for qualified projects. There shall be established a Risk Management Unit, under the Public Private Partnership (Amendment) Act, 2021, which shall be controlled, managed and administered by the Finance Division and shall be responsible for fiscal oversight and for evaluation of fiscal and contingent liability exposure for all qualified projects.
Read More The Public Private Partnership Authority Act, 2017 was enacted to create an enabling environment for public private partnership by streamlining the project approval process and providing an effective framework for policy guidelines. The main purpose of the act is to encourage participation
Read More The Pakistan Single Window Act, 2021 was enacted to establish an autonomous body named as Pakistan Single window. The reason for establishing Pakistan Single Window was the agreement on Trade Facilitation of the World Trade Organization that demands its establishment to facilitate efficient imports, exports, international transit and matters associated thereto, across Pakistan’s national territory and notified international borders by using any technological means available or made available in future, for this purpose.
Read More The Punjab Trusts (Amendment) Act, 2022 was passed by the provincial assembly in December, 2022 for the purposes of making certain amendments in Punjab Trust Act, 2020 (the “Trust Act”).
Read More The Safeguard Measures Ordinance, 2002 (the “Safeguard Law”) was enacted for giving effect in Pakistan to the provisions of Article XIX of General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, 1994; and to the Agreement on Safeguard. The Safeguard Law provide a framework for investigation and determination of serious injury or threat of serious injury caused by products imported into Pakistan. For determining threat of serious injury, the National Tariff Commission (the “Commission”) shall mainly evaluate whether the imports of an investigated product shall enter into domestic market in increasing quantities.
Read More The Countervailing Duties Act, 2015 (the “Countervailing Law”) was enacted for giving effect in Pakistan to the provisions of Article VI and XVI of General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, 1994 and to the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measure. The Countervailing Law was enacted in order to further strengthen the law relating to imposition of countervailing duties to offset such subsidies, to provide a framework for investigation and determination of such subsidies and injury in respect t of goods imported into Pakistan. The countervailing duties are imposed where the commission determines that any exporting country pay, directly or indirectly, any subsidy upon the manufacture or production of an investigated product including without limitation to the subsidy in transportation of such product. The Countervailing Law provides the circumstances in which subsidy shall deemed to exist, the mode of investigations and determination of injury. The Countervailing Law has repealed the Countervailing Duties Ordinance, 2001. The prevalent rules for countervailing duties are Countervailing Duties Rules, 2002 which were made in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 34 of the Countervailing Duties Ordinance, 2001.
Read More Anti-Dumping Duties Act, 2015 (the “Anti-Dumping Law”) was enacted for giving effect in Pakistan to the provisions of Article VI of General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, 1994; and to consolidate the laws related to imposition of anti-dumping duties. For the purposes of Anti-Dumping Law a product is considered to be dumped if it is introduced into the commerce of Pakistan at a price which is less than its normal value.
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Read More Ordinance F. No. 2(1)/2022-Pub dated 23rd Aug. 2022 issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice and SRO 1571(I) 2022 dated 22nd Aug. 2022 issued by the Ministry of Finance and Revenue regarding Customs
Read More An Act to consolidate and rationalize the law relating to formation of trade unions, and improvement of relations between employers and workmen in the Islamabad Capital Territory and in trans-provincial establishments and industry [Gazette of Pakistan, Extraordinary, 14th March, 2012]
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Read More GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN .-.-. Islamabad, the 9 th February, 2018 NOTIFICATION S.R.O.227 (I)/2018.- In exercise of the powers conferred by section 512 read with section 276 of the Companies Act, 2017 (XIX of 2017), the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan is pleased to notify the following Companies (Mediation and Conciliation) Regulations, 2018, the same having been previously published vide S.R.O. 1208 (I)/2017 dated November
Read More PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH NOTIFICATION KARACHI, THE 28TH SEPTEMBER, 2020 NO.PAS/LEGIS-B-19/2020- The Sindh Trusts Bill, 2020 having been passed by the Provincial Assembly of Sindh on 21st August, 2020 and assented to by the Governor of Sindh on 22nd September, 2020 is hereby published as an Act of the Legislature of Sindh. THE SINDH TRUSTS ACT, 2020 SINDH ACT NO. XXIX OF 2020 AN ACT to define and amend the law relating to Trusts. WHEREAS it is expedient to define and amend the law relating to Trusts in
Read More 11-Aug-2020 — THE KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA TRUST ACT, 2020. (KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA ACT NO. XXXIII OF 2020).
Read More An Act to register and regulate charities and collection of charitable funds. It is necessary to make effective provisions for the registration, administration and regulation of charities, fund-raising appeals and collection of charitable funds for charities and other institutions; and, for other purposes.....
Read More This Letters of Administration and Succession Certificates Act, 2021 is enacted for providing a speedy, efficacious, and transparent mechanism for the issuance of letters of administration and succession certificates. A Letter of administration/certificate of succession is issued when an application is made for claiming the charge of the left property of a deceased person being legal heirs in respect of his movable or immovable property. After the commencement of Letters of Administration and Succession Certificates Act, 2021, National Database and Registration Authority (“NADRA”) will issue such certificates while previously a the Civil Courts were empowered to grant these Succession Certificates.
Read More The Listed Companies (Substantial Acquisition of Voting Shares & Take-Overs) Regulations, 2017 were promulgated on 1st August 2017 by Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (“SECP”). The Listed Companies (Substantial Acquisition of Voting Shares & Take-Overs) Regulations, 2017 repealed the Listed Companies (Substantial Acquisition of Voting Shares & Take-Overs) Regulations, 2008 which were made under the powers conferred by Section 29-A of the Listed Companies (Substantial Acquisition of Voting Shares and Take-Overs) Ordinance, 2002 (the “2002 Ordinance”) to SECP in order to carry out the purposes of the 2002 Ordinance and incidental or connected matters.
Read More The Gas Theft Control and Recovery Act, 2016 is extended to the whole of Pakistan and it came into force on 23rd March, 2016. It provides the prosecution of the cases of gas theft and other offences relating to gas and provide a procedure for expeditious recovery of amounts payable and sums due to Gas Utility Companies and for matters ancillary and related thereto.
Read More The Punjab Village Panchayats and Neighbourhood Councils Act, 2019 was enacted on 4th May, 2019 with the purpose of institutionalizing and strengthening the civic engagement for non-political action in the Punjab through constitution of Village Panchayats
Read More The Punjab Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights Act, 2021 was enacted on 17th May, 2021. The Act provides the due respect to the women in society and guarantees their rights of ownership
Read More The Punjab Urban Immoveable Property Tax Act, 1958 regulates the laws relating to the levying of a tax on urban immoveable property in the province of Punjab.
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Read More The University of Chakwal Act 2019 The University of Chakwal Act was passed for the establishment of the University of Chakwal by upgrading the Government Postgraduate College for Boys, Chakwal and Old Kachehri and Balkasar Sub-campuses of University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila. It lays the provisions related to the functions. The jurisdiction of the University shall extend to Province of the Punjab. It also lays that the officers of the University shall be: Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Pro-Vice Chancellor Principals, Directors, Deans, Chairpersons, Teachers, Registrar, Treasurer, Controller of Examinations, Resident Auditor, and such other persons as may be prescribed.
Read More The Punjab Medical Teaching Institutions (Reforms) Act 2020 The Punjab Medical Teaching Institutions (Reforms) Act was enacted on 07 May 2020. It aims to improve medical education and enhance effectiveness, efficiency, and responsiveness of healthcare services in Medical Teaching Institutions. Whereas for the purposes of this Act, Medical Teaching Institution shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal with power to acquire, hold and dispose of movable and immovable property and may in its name sue and be sued, provided that a Medical Teaching Institution shall not dispose of an immovable property without permission of the Government. According to The Punjab Medical Teaching Institutions (Reforms) Act every Medical Teaching Institution shall consist of a college, or a teaching institution and such number of hospitals as may be notified by the Government. All employees of the Medical Teaching Institutions shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (XLV of 1860). Under this Act, the Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, make rules for giving effect to the provisions of the Act. Whereas unless otherwise provided by the Act and subject to subsection (4) of section 13, the provisions of the Act shall have an overriding effect and the provisions of any such law to the extent of inconsistency with the Act shall cease to have effect.
Read More The Times Institute, Multan Act 2020 The Times Institute, Multan Act was enacted on 22 Sep 2020 by Provincial Assembly of Punjab and consists of 6 chapters and 31 sections. Under The Times Institute, Multan Act 2020, the Government shall, by notification, establish an Institute to be called Times Institute with its campus located at Multan.
Read More The Punjab Protected Areas Act 2020 The Punjab Protected Areas Act 2020 essentially targets at making provisions for protection, preservation, conservation, and management of ecologically important areas, and for the ancillary matters. It was passed on 10 September 2020 to the extent of whole of Punjab. The Act consists of 5 chapters highlighting the list of protected areas such as a national a nature reserve, a wildlife sanctuary, a wilderness area, a buffer zone, a wildlife reserve, a wetland and the rules regarding their management and discusses the penalties in case of breach to abide by the law.
Read More The Punjab Probation and Parole Services Act 2019 The Punjab Probation and Parole Services Act came in effect on 13 Jan 2020. The Punjab Probation and Parole Services Act 2019 extends to the whole of Punjab. The Punjab Probation and Parole Services Act 2019 was passed to establish an effective and efficient probation and parole service for assessing and managing offenders who have been or may be sent on probation or parole and for better coordination in the criminal justice system and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. It prescribes the working of parole board, probation and parole officers and describes the ways of maintaining system. According to the Act, Government shall establish and maintain a Service to be called the Punjab Probation and Parole Service.
Read More The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act 2020 The Punjab Prevention of Hoarding Act was passed in wake of COVID 19 and was published in the official Gazette of the Punjab (Extraordinary) on Aug 11, 2020. Keeping the deteriorating conditions of global and local economy the act particularly declares Hoarding as a non-bailable offence which shall be tried by the Special Magistrate under 14A of the Criminal Procedure Code in a summary manner as provided in sections 262 to 265 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Whereas a person aggrieved by an order of conviction and sentence under this act may file an appeal before a District and Sessions Judge of the concerned District within thirty days of the said order.
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Read More Tax Laws amendment Act,2020 The Tax Laws Amendment Act 2020 was an Act published on 30th March 2020 in the official gazette to amend certain Tax Laws e.g., Customs Act 1969, Sales Tax Act, 1990. It causes change in the amount of certain tax slabs and in provisions of Acts, in order to make process of amendment, levying of taxes and all the matters related to it. In Tax Laws Amendment Act 2020 the Directorate General of Law and Prosecution shall consist of a Director General and as many Directors, Additional Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors, Special Public Prosecutors, and such other officers as the Board may, by notification in the official Gazette appoint.
Read More The Punjab Infectious Diseases (Prevention and Control) Act, 2020 was enacted to make provisions for prevention and control of infectious diseases in the Punjab and matters ancillary and connected thereto. The Punjab Epidemic Diseases Act, 1958 (XXXVI of 1958) was repealed. However, the previous operation of the Punjab Epidemic Diseases Act, 1958 (XXXVI of 1958) or anything duly done or suffered thereunder was not
Read More The Ravi Urban Development Authority Act, 2020 was enacted to establish Ravi Urban Development Authority. It was necessary in public interest to establish Ravi Urban Development Authority for the purpose of comprehensive system of planning and development in the area specified in Master Plan of the Authority to improve the quality of life in the area;
Read More Punjab Trust Act, 2020 was enacted to revise and modify the law related to trust. The Trusts Act, 1882 (II of 1882) ("Repealed Act") is repealed. Notwithstanding the repeal of the Trusts Act, 1882 (II of 1882), anything done,
Read More Green International University Act, 2020 was enacted for the establishment of Green International University in the private sector and to provide for matters connected therewith and ancillary thereto.
Read More Kohsar University, Murree Act 2020 was enacted for the establishment of Kohsar University, Murree
Read More BABA GURU NANAK UNIVERSITY NANKANA SAHIB ACT, 2020 was enacted to enable the Government to establish a University to be called Baba Guru Nanak University Nankana Sahib with its campus located at Nankana Sahib by notification.
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Read More Punjab Infectious Diseases (Prevention and Control) Ordinance, 2020 was promulgated on 27th March, 2020 while provincial assembly was not in session. Under the Ordinance the Director General Health is given the power to prohibit or impose restrictions in relation to holding of events and gathering on the occupier of premises, organizer of events and/or any person who is holding such event or gathering. The Director General Health is also empowered to close or restrict entry into or exit from a premises. Under the Ordinance a medical officer (as notified) may after having informed about a potentially infectious person, direct such person to proceed to a specified place which is suitable for screening and assessment and remain there for a maximum period of forty days (40 days).
Read More Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 was enacted to address the prevention of cyber crimes and unauthorized acts with respect to the information system in Pakistan. It is applicable to every citizen of Pakistan wherever he may be and also to every other person for the time being in Pakistan.
Read More This Civil Procedure Court (Amendment) Act 2020 was enacted on 22nd February 2020. This Act expedites the process of bringing procedural reforms in order to provide in-expensive and expeditious justice. The CPC (Amendment) Act, 2020 amended the Code of Civil Procedure,1908 with its enforcement to the extent of the Islamabad. The Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2020 for Islamabad is in force and extends only to the Territory of Islamabad.
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Read More Employment of Children Act, 1991 was enacted to regulate the law related to child employment.
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Read More The Punjab Industrial Relations Act, 2010 (the “Act”) is applicable to every establishment or industry situated in Punjab. The Worker under the Act means any person not falling within the definition of employer, who is employed, including employment as a supervisor or as an apprentice in an establishment or industry for hire or reward either directly or through a contractor. The Act provides requirements and mechanism for the establishment of trade unions in establishment. Workers and employers have the right to establish and join trade unions. The Act enlists the unfair labour practices on the part of the worker/trade union and on the part of the employers.
Read More The Workers’ Welfare Fund Ordinance, 1971 was promulgated for the establishment of a Workers’ Welfare Fund (the “Fund”) for providing residential accommodation and other facilities for workers and for matters connected therewith. Every industrial establishment, the total income of which in any year of accounting is not less than five lakh of rupees, shall pay to the Fund in respect of that year, a sum equal to two per cent of its total income. An industrial establishment, inter alia, includes any concern owning or managing a factory, workshop or other establishment in which articles are produced, adapted or manufactured with the aid of electrical, mechanical, thermal, nuclear or any other form of energy transmitted mechanically and not generated by human or animal agency. In addition to the above amount, every industrial establishment shall, in addition to the amount payable by it in respect of any year of account, pay such amount as the Federal Government may determine.
Read More Disabled Persons (Employment and Rehabilitation) Ordinance, 1981 apply on industrial establishments in which the number of workers employed, at any time during a year, is not less than one hundred. The Ordinance does not define the term employer, however, conjunctive reading of the relevant provisions leads to the conclusion that every establishment having hundred workers working therein, during a year, is bound to have at least one percent disabled persons as its employee and such worker would be deemed to be the employee of establishment, where it is in fact working. The disabled persons employed against any post shall be entitled to the terms and conditions which are not less favourable than those of the other persons employed by the establishment against similar posts. An establishment which does not employ a disabled person as required, shall pay in to the Funds each month the sum of money, it would have paid as salary or wages to a disabled person, had he been employed.
Read More The Apprenticeship Ordinance, 1962 (the “Ordinance”) is applicable on such undertakings as the Provincial Government may notify in the official Gazette. The undertaking is defined in the Ordinance as any establishment wherein fifty or more persons are employed. The notified undertaking is obliged to introduce and operate an apprenticeship program and get the program registered with the competent authority. Under the apprenticeship program, the notified undertaking is required to train apprentices in the proportion of a minimum of twenty (20) per cent of the total number of person employed in apprentice able trade.
Read More The West Pakistan Maternity Ordinance, 1962 (the “Ordinance”) is applicable on all establishments whether industrial, commercial or otherwise. Every woman employed in an establishment is entitled to a maximum of twelve weeks of maternity leave which shall be fully paid by the employer. The maternity benefits are paid by the employer at the rate of her wages last paid during a period of six weeks immediately preceding. Only those woman employees are entitled to maternity benefits who have been employed in the establishment of the employer for a period of not less than four months.
Read More The Companies Profits (Workers’ Participation) Act, 1968 (the “Act”) applies to all companies engaged in industrial undertaking in which the number of workers employed by the company, at any time during a year, is fifty (50) or more, or the paid up capital of the company as on the last day of its accounting year is Rs. 5.00 Million or more or the value of the fixed assets of the company as on the last day of the accounting year is Rs.20.00 Million or more.
Read More Punjab Shops and Establishments Ordinance, 1969 is applicable on commercial establishments, industrial establishments and factories. The rule made under the Ordinance makes every employer to maintain certain records and registers. The commercial establishment means an establishment which carries on any business, trade or profession or any work in connection with or incidental or ancillary to any business, trade or profession and, inter alia, includes a clerical department of a factory or of any industrial or commercial undertaking but does not include a factory etc. An industrial establishment means a workshop or other establishment in which the work of making, altering, repairing, ornamenting, finishing or packing or otherwise treating any article or substance with view to its use, sale, transport, delivery, or disposal is carried on or where any such services is rendered to a customer and include such other class or classes of establishment as Government may by notification in the official Gazette declare to be an establishment for the purpose of this Ordinance but does not include a factory.
Read More The Workmen Compensation Act, 1923 (the “Act”) make compulsory for the employer to make payment of compensation to workmen for any injury or death caused while performing his duties. According to the definition of employer and managing agent as provided under the Act, the liability under the Act shall be on the body or person for whom the workmen was working while he sustained injury or his death was caused. Definition of managing agent provided in this Act has exclude an individual subordinate to an employer, whereas it means any person appointed or acting as the representative of another person for the purpose of carrying on such other person’s trade or business.
Read More The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 (the “Act”) regulates the payment of wages to certain classes of persons employed in any factory, industrial establishment or commercial establishment. Every employer including a contractor is responsible for the payment to persons employed by him of all wages required to be paid and the wage period should not exceed one month and should be paid before the expiry of tenth day. In case of termination of employment of any person, the wages earned by him shall be paid before the expiry of the second working day on which his employment is terminated. All wages shall be paid in current coins or currency notes or in both.
Read More Under the Minimum Wages Ordinance, 1961 a Minimum Wages Board is established which recommends minimum wages for a particular industry. Functions of the said Board are to hold necessary inquiry and make recommendations to the Provincial Government upon reference made by the Government. The Provincial Government is empowered to declare by notification in the official Gazette the minimum rates of wages for workers specified as recommended by the Board. No employer can pay any worker wages at a rate lower than the rate declared under this Ordinance to be minimum rate of such worker.
Read More The Workers’ Children (Education) Ordinance, 1972 (the “Ordinance”) is applicable on every employer of an establishment in which the number of workers employed at any time during a year is ten (10) or more. The employer of the establishment pays to the Provincial Government an education cess at the rate of one hundred rupees per worker per annum.
Read More The Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968 regulate the conditions of employment of workmen in industrial and commercial establishment wherein twenty (20) or more workmen are employed, directly or through any other person, whether on behalf of himself or any other person, or were so employed on any day during the preceding twelve months.
Read More The Provincial Employees’ Social Security Ordinance, 1965 is applicable on the establishments specifically notified by the Provincial Governments. A notification was issued by the Government of Punjab on 18 July, 2003, wherein it was stated that the PESS shall be applicable on every organization whether industrial, commercial, agricultural or otherwise which has five or more employees.
Read More The Employees’ Old Age Benefits Act, 1976 applies to every industry and establishment wherein five or more persons are employed by the employer, directly or through any other person, whether on behalf of himself or any other person or were so employed on any day during the preceding twelve months and shall continue to apply to every such industry and establishment even if the number of persons employed therein is, at any time, after EOB Act becomes applicable to it, reduced to less than five.
Read More The Securities Act, 2015 was enacted by Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament). It received the assent of the President on 13th May, 2015. This Act provides the law for the regulation of securities industry, protection of investors, and matters connected herewith, or ancillary thereto. It extends to the whole of the Pakistan. Except for PART V, this Act shall come into force at once, whereas PART V of this Act shall come into force on such date as the Federal Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint. This Act provides rules and regulations regarding the Securities Exchange. The word “Securities” in case of listed instrument is described in the sub-clauses ‘a to i’, of clause “ii” of section “2”. Section 3 of this Act requires that no person shall establish or operate or assist in establishing or operating or hold himself out as operating a securities market except under and in accordance with a securities exchange license granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan under section 5. No regulation of a securities exchange or any amendment whether by way of rescission, substitution, alteration or addition to a regulation shall have effect unless it has the approval in writing of the Commission. Who has the discretion whether to approve or not those regulations and amendments in such regulations. Also seeks assistance from the Securities Exchange in certain matters.
Read More The Private Placement of Security Rules, 2017 are a set of rules which were enacted on 28th April 2017 by Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (“SECP”) to permit and regularize the procedure of issuance of security, capital, and debt under private placement for any company except Single Member Company (“SMC”). These Rules apply to the companies proposing to offer their securities by way of private placement and shall not apply to the securities issued by the Federal or Provincial Governments and private placements of the securities by a Special Purpose Vehicle (“SPV”) or body corporate specifically setup by the Federal or Provincial Government for the purposes of the private issuance of the securities, under any law for the time being in force.
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Read More Punjab Criminal Prosecution Service Constitution Functions and Powers Act 2006 was promulgated to establish an independent, effective and efficient service for prosecution of criminal cases, to prosecutorial independence, for better coordination in criminal justice systems of the Province and matters incidental thereto. The Act was amended vide Punjab Criminal Prosecution Service Constitution Functions and Powers Ordinance, 2017.
Read More The Prisoners Act 1894 was enacted to amend/regulate the law relating to prisons in Pakistan and to provide rules for the regulation of such prisons. It extends to the whole of Pakistan except civil jails in Sindh and Karachi Division.
Read More The Prevention of Gambling Act, 1977 extends to the whole of Pakistan. It was enacted to for prevention of gambling in Pakistan. The act repealed the following enactments namely: (a) The Baluchistan Prevention of Gambling Ordinance, 1961, (b) The West Pakistan Prevention of Gambling Ordinance, 1961, (c) The Punjab Prevention of Gambling Ordinance, 1961; (d) The Sindh Prevention of Gambling Ordinance, 1961.
Read More The Prevention of Corruption Act 1947 was enacted to make effective provisions for the prevention of bribery and corruption in Pakistan. It extents to the whole of Pakistan and applies to all citizens of Pakistan and persons in the service of Governments wherever they may be. For the purposes of this Act, “public servant” means a public servant as defined in Section 21 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The amendment in the act was made vide Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2017.
Read More The Pakistan Arms Ordinance 1965 was enacted to consolidate and amend the law relating to the sale, transport, bearing or possession of arms, ammunition or military stores in specific manners. The law extends to the whole of Pakistan except the Tribal Area. The act was amended in 2015. In Punjab the amendments were made vide Punjab Arms (Amendment) Act, 2014 and the rules thereunder were made as Punjab Arms Rules, 2014.
Read More The purpose of this legislation is to control and regulate the use of sound system in Punjab. Whereas it is expedient, for purposes of preventing public nuisance and the voicing of utterances of controversial nature likely to cause public disorder; to regulate, control and prohibit the use of certain sound systems in the Province in the interest of environment, public order, decency and prevention of incitement to terrorism or the commission of any offence, and to deal with ancillary matters. The law extends to the whole of Punjab.
Read More This Ordinance merged Pakistan Penal Code offences based on common law jurisprudence and criminal procedure with Hadood laws based on Hanafi Jurisprudence. They were enacted in 1977 as part of then military ruler "Sharisation or "Islamisation" process. It replaced parts of the British-era Pakistan Penal Code, adding new criminal offences of adultery and fornication, and new punishments were introduced which are in conformity with the injunctions of Islam", by enforcing punishments mentioned in the Quran and sunnah.
Read More This is an Ordinance to provide for the release an offender on probation in certain cases. The law extended to the whole of Pakistan; and was notified to come into force effective on July 1, 1961 for the Province of West Pakistan. The law was the first of its kind in Pakistan, and is still in force. It provides for two kinds of relief for the offenders which covers juveniles as well. In the first instance, the offender could be conditionally discharged or alternatively, he or she could be released on probation.
Read More Whereas the offences relating to traffic in human beings are incompatible with the dignity and worth of human beings and endanger the welfare of the individual, the family and community. Prevention and Control of Human Trafficking Ordinance, 2002 was enacted to provide effective measures to prevent the offences related to human trafficking and to protect and assist victims of such trafficking. It extends to the whole of Pakistan and came into force in October, 2002.
Read More Pakistan Penal Code 1860 [PPC] is the main criminal code of Pakistan. It is a comprehensive code intended to cover all substantive aspects of criminal law. The Code has since been amended several times and is now supplemented by other criminal provisions. Every person shall be liable to punishment under this Code and not otherwise for every act or omission contrary to the provisions thereof, of which such person shall be guilty within Pakistan.
Read More Official Secrets Act, 1923 is Pakistan’s Anti Espionage Act and was enacted to consolidate and amend the laws relating to official secrets in Pakistan. It states clearly that actions which involves helping an enemy state against Pakistan. It also states that one cannot approach, inspect or even pass over a prohibited government site or area. It extends to whole of Pakistan and applies also to all citizens of Pakistan and persons in the service of Government wherever they may be.
Read More This Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hadood) Ordinance, 1979describes the definition and punishment relating to Zina in hudood matters. It’s basic aim was to modify the existing law relating to zina so as to bring it in conformity with the Injunctions of Islam as set out in the Holy Quran and Sunnah. It extends to whole of Pakistan and every Muslim living in its jurisdiction.
Read More The National Counter Terrorism Authority Act describes various provisions leads to terrorism in the country and their punishment. It extends to whole of Pakistan.
Read More Explosive Substance Act, 1908 deals with the regulation and use of explosive substance related things and punishments regarding illegal use of explosive substance or related items. It extends to the whole of Pakistan.
Read More Electronic Crimes Act, 2007 as amended vide Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 was enacted to prevent unauthorized acts with respect to information systems and provide for related offences as well as mechanisms for their investigation, prosecution, trial and international co-operation with respect thereof and for matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto. It extends to the whole of Pakistan and shall apply to every citizen of Pakistan wherever he may be and also to every other person for the time being in Pakistan.
Read More The Control of Narcotics Substance Act, 1997 defines consolidated and amend the laws relating to narcotics, drugs, psychotropic production, processing and trafficking of such drugs and substances. It extends to the whole of Pakistan.
Read More Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 is the main legislation on procedure for administration of substantive criminal law in Pakistan. It provides the machinery for the investigation of crime, apprehension of suspected criminals, collection of evidence, determination of guilt or innocence of the accused person and the determination of procedure. It extends to the whole of, Pakistan but, in the absence of any specific provision to the contrary, nothing therein contained shall affect any special or local law, new in force, or any special jurisdiction or power conferred or any special form of procedure prescribe by any other law for the time being in force.
Read More The Anti Terrorism Act, 1997 was enacted to provide for the prevention of terrorism, sectarian violence and for speedy trial of heinous offences and for matters connected therewith and accidental thereto. It extends to the whole of Pakistan.
Read More The Agriculture Pesticides Ordinance, 1971 was enacted to regulate the import, manufacture, formation, sale, distribution and use of pesticides. It extends to the whole of Pakistan.
Read More Zakat and Usher Ordinance, 1980 was enacted to make provisions relating to the assessment, collection and disbursement of Zakat & Usher. The basic purpose of this law is to provide the implementation of Islamic precepts in Pakistan being an Islamic State. It extends to whole of Pakistan and to all Muslim citizens of Pakistan.
Read More The Punjab Universities and Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education Malpractices Act, 1950 was enacted to re-constitute and establish Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education in the Punjab and to amend and consolidate the Law relating thereto. It extends to the whole of Pakistan. First amendment in this law was made in 1985 as Punjab Intermediate and Secondary Education (Amended) Ordinance, 1985. Second amendment was made in 1992 vide Punjab Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (Amended) Ordinance, 1992. Third amendment was made in 2001 as Punjab Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (Amended) Ordinance, 2001.
Read More The Trust Act 1882 (“Act”) was enacted to define and amend the law relating to private trusts and trustees. It extends to the whole of Pakistan. But nothing herein contained affects the rules of five [Muslim] law as to waqf, or the mutual relations of the members of an undivided family as determined by any customary or personal law, or applies to public or private religious or charitable endowments, or to trusts to distribute prizes taken in war among the captors; and nothing in the second chapter of this Act applies to trusts created before the enactment of this act. The law gives the definition of trust and the essentials to create a trust.
Read More Punjab Shops and Establishment Security Ordinance, 1999 was enacted to provide for the security of shops and establishments. The Government may, by order, provide for the regulation of and enforcement of measures for the security of the property and persons connected with an Establishment. It extends to whole of Pakistan and to all citizens of Pakistan.
Read More The Punjab Prohibition of Kite Flying Ordinance, 2001 (“Ordinance”) was initially enacted for the purpose of prohibition of certain acts in kite flying and making it safe for catering certain situations. Later in the year 2009 the Government of Punjab made the final amendment in the Ordinance vide “Punjab Prohibition of Kite Flying (Amended) Act 2009”. The law prevents kite flying in order to save human life, public and private properties and matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. It governs the things including kite flying, the kites stocks, its transportation and things ancillary thereto. The initial amendment was made in 2006 as “Prohibition of Kite Flying (Amended) Ordinance 2006” which was later repealed. The Kite Flying Rules, 2007 were made in furtherance to the law for streamlining the rules and regulations related to kite flying and trading activities.
Read More Punjab Fertilizers (Control) Order, 1973 was enacted by Governor in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Punjab Essential Articles (Control) Ordinance, 1973. It regulates the use, storage and supplies of fertilizers. It extends to whole of Punjab.
Read More Punjab Copying Fees Act, 1936 was enacted to facilitate the recovery of fees payable for copies made or supplied of records in offices under the control of Revenue, Judicial and other officers of Government with the previous sanction of the Governor-General. It extends to whole of Punjab.
Read More The Motion Pictures Ordinance, 1979 was enacted to provide for the censorship of films, the regulation of exhibition of films by means of cinematographs, to provide the moral guidelines for the industry and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. After the 18th amendment of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan the law became the provincial subject and amended vide “The Punjab Motion Pictures (Amendment) Act, 2012”. Thereafter the law is applicable to the whole of Punjab.
Read More The Ehtram-e-Ramzan Ordinance, 1981 enacted to provide the measures for observing the sanctity of the month of Ramadan. The basic theme of the ordinance is to lay down and enforce the measures for the sanctity of the month of Ramzan. After the 18th amendment of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan the law became the provincial subject and the word “Pakistan” was replaced by the word “Punjab” vide Punjab Ehtram-E-Ramazan (Amendment) Act, 2017 published in the Punjab Gazette (Extraordinary) dated 08 November 2017.It extends to the whole of Punjab.
Read More The Societies Registration Act, 1890 was enacted for the registration of societies for educational and diffusion of knowledge purposes. It was enacted under the undivided British India before partition. It was inforce in Pakistan and provides for the registration of different societies established for promotion of literature, science, fine arts, or for the diffusion of useful knowledge, the diffusion of political education or for charitable purposes. Any seven or more persons associated for any literary, scientific or charitable purposes, or for any such purpose as is described in Section 20 of this Act, may, by subscribing their names to a memorandum of association and filing the same with registrar of Joint Stock Companies, to form themselves into a society under this Act. This act extends to the whole of Pakistan.
Read More Punjab Security of Vulnerable Establishments Ordinance, 2015 was enacted to make arrangements for the security of vulnerable establishments inter alia to prevent acts of terrorism and other crimes, to obtain evidence by use of modern devices for investigation and prosecution of offences, and to deal with ancillary matters. It extends to whole of the Punjab.
Read More The Punjab Pure Food Ordinance was enacted to consolidate and amend the law relating to the preparation and sale of foods in the province of the Punjab. This law regulates the food quality all over the province. Health department in Punjab is empowered by this ordinance to check the quality of food and Courts can penalize those who do not follow this law. It extends to whole of the Punjab.
Read More Punjab Prohibition of Expressing Matters on Walls Act, 1965 was enacted to prohibit expression of matters on walls in the Punjab. It includes any person who affixes or causes to be affixed any poster, bill, notice, placard or other paper or means of advertisement on a wall or writes on any wall with chalk or paint or in any other manner whatsoever or expresses or describes any matter on any wall in any manner whatsoever with the intention to attract public attention. It extends to whole of the Punjab.
Read More Punjab Overseas Pakistani Commission Act 2014 was enacted to establish a law to receive and redress the grievances of overseas Pakistanis relating to Government Agencies; refer complaints and suggestions of overseas Pakistanis to the concerned offices, and to deal with ancillary matters. It is comprised of different Advisory Councils that are consisted of the Overseas Pakistanis residing in different countries. It extends to every Pakistani who is residing outside Pakistan and belongs to Punjab.
Read More Punjab Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1963 was enacted to prohibit the slaughter of useful animals and to regulate the slaughter of other animals in Punjab. It extends to whole of Punjab. It was amended in 2016.
Read More Punjab Agriculture Produce Markets Ordinance was enacted to provide for the better regulation of purchase and sale of agricultural produces and the establishment of markets for agricultural produce in the Province of the Punjab. Its purpose is to establish markets and make rules for their proper administration in the manner detailed in the ordinance. It is a provincial statue and extends to the Province of the Punjab.
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Read More Press Council of Pakistan Ordinance, 2002 was enacted to provide for Press Council of Pakistan. The head office of the Council would be at Islamabad. The sub-offices of the Council might be established one in each provincial capital. The federal government would arrange buildings and other facilities to establish the head office, the four provincial sub-offices and any other such offices as may be required by the Council and the commission. It extends to whole of Pakistan.
Read More Pakistan Army Act, 1952 was enacted to consolidate and to amend laws relating to Pakistan Army. A recent amendment was made vide bill passed in National Assembly of Pakistan in 2015 to further amend the Pakistan Army Act, 1952 for catering the extraordinary situation and circumstances which demand special measures for speedy trial of certain offences relating to terrorism, waging of war or insurrection against Pakistan and prevention of acts threatening the security of Pakistan by any terrorist group, armed group, wing and militia or their members using name of religion or a sect. It extends to whole of Pakistan.
Read More Motor Vehicle Ordinance was enacted to amend and consolidate the law relating to Motor Vehicles in the Province of West Pakistan. Subsequent to 18th amendment in the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan the law became the provincial subject. In the year 2016 the Provincial Motor Vehicles Ordinance was amended to the effect that the mandatory display of the security featured number plates on the motor vehicle; prescribing penalty for counterfeiting or unauthorized preparation of the number plates; compulsory registration of motor vehicles before bringing them on road; re-registration of motor vehicles brought from other parts of Pakistan; introduction of personalized license number plates; and for other purposes. It extends to all Provinces of Pakistan.
Essential Articles Act, 1973 was enacted to provide for regulation of supply, distribution, prices and trade and commerce in respect of certain essential articles. The purpose of this act was to provide powers to regulate and control the production, acquisition, prices, keeping, storage, movement, transport, supply, distribution, disposal, use or consumption of, and trade and commerce in, certain essential articles in the Province of the Punjab. This Act was passed by the Punjab Assembly on 3rd October, 1973; assented to by the Governor of the Punjab on 16th October, 1973; and published in the Punjab Gazette, dated 16th October, 1973. It extends to whole of Punjab only.
Read More Co-operative Societies Act, 1925 was enacted to provide for the formation, registration and regulation of co-operative societies for the promotion of thrift, self-help and mutual assistance amongst agriculturist or other persons with common economic or social interests and for achieving better standards of living and for the matters incidental thereto. The Act extends to the whole of the Province of Pakistan, except the Tribal Areas.
Read More Contempt of Court Act, 1976 was enacted to regulate the exercise of the powers of courts to punish for contempt of court. Article 204 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan provides that the exercise of the power conferred on courts to punish for contempt may be regulated by law. The purpose of this act is to punish whoever disobeys or disregards any order, direction or process of a Court, which he is legally bound to obey; or commits a willful breach of a valid undertaking given to a Court; or does anything which is intended to or tends to bring the authority of a Court or the administration of law into disrespect or disrepute, or to interfere with or obstruct or interrupt or prejudice the process of law or the due course of any judicial proceedings, or to lower the authority of a Court or scandalize a Judge in relation to his office, or to disturb the order or decorum of a Court. The law is repealed.
Read More The Canal and Drainage Act was enacted to regulate irrigation, navigation and drainage of provincial territories. The purpose of this act is that the Provincial Government is entitled to use and control for public purposes, the water of all rivers and streams flowing in natural channels, and of all lake and other natural collections of still water in said territories. It extends of all the provinces of Pakistan.
Read More Antiques Act, 1975 was enacted to repeal and re-enact the law relating to the preservation and protection of antiquities.
Read More The Stamp Act, 1899 was enacted by British Indian government for charging of stamp duty on instruments for recording of transaction and consolidate and amend the laws relating to stamps. After independence the act was applicable in Pakistan for the purposes of defining and regulating the instruments which are chargeable with duty.
Read More Sales Tax Act, 1990 is a Federal Law enforced in Pakistan which deals with the imposition and collection of sales tax.
Read More the Income Tax Ordinance, 1979 extended to the whole of Pakistan and came into force on the first day of July, 1979. The Ordinance was repealed vide Income Tax Ordinance, 2001
Read More Customs Act 1969 is Federal Law which deals with all matters of import and export in Pakistan.
Read More The Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 was enacted to revise, amend and consolidate the law of evidence so as to bring it in conformity with the injunctions of Islam and Sunnah. It extends to the whole of Pakistan and applies to all judicial proceedings in or before any Court, including court martial, a tribunal and other authority exercising judicial or quasi judicial powers or jurisdiction, but does not apply to proceedings before an arbitrator. The Evidence Act, 1872 was repealed.
Read More The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 is a procedural law related to the administration of civil proceedings in Pakistan. The Code is divided into two parts. The first part contains 158 sections and the second part contains the First Schedule, which has 51 Orders and Rules. The sections provide provisions related to general principles of jurisdiction whereas the Orders and Rules prescribe procedures and method that govern civil proceedings in Pakistan.
Read More The Punjab Civil Courts Ordinance, 1962 was enacted for establishing the Civil Court in Punjab and the classes of Civil Courts and civil districts. The Punjab Courts Act 1939 was repealed. An amendment in the ordinance was done subsequently.
Read More The police Order 2002 was promulgated on 14 of August 2002 as Chief. Executive's Order No. 22 of 2002 and it replaced the police Act of 1861 (V of 1861) for the purpose of constituting Punjab Police. Through amendments in Police Order 2002, Punjab Government has changed the existing arrangement for investigation of offences.
Read More NAB Ordinance was enacted in 1999 to provide for the setting up of a National Accountability Bureau in order to eradicate corruption and corrupt practices and hold accountable all those persons accused of such practices and matters ancillary thereto.
Read More Federal Investigation Agency Act, 1974 was enacted for constitution of a Federal Investigation Agency for the investigation of certain offences committed in connection with matters concerning the Federal Government and for investigation of the offences specified in Schedule including an attempt or conspiracy to commit, and abetment of any such offence.
Read More In exercise of all powers enabling the President and Chief Martial Law Administrator, the Establishment of Wafaqi Mohtasib (Ombudsman) Order, 1983 was enacted. The office of Wafaqi Mohtasib (Ombudsman) was established in 1983 by the President Order I of 1983. The main functions entrusted to Wafaqi Mohtasib were to diagnose, investigate, redress and to rectify any injustice done to public through mal-administration of an agency of the Federal Government.
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Read More he Rules of High Court (Instructions to Civil Courts Special Jurisdiction and Accounts) Vol II are rules enacted by a committee under the direction and instructions of the Honorable Lahore High Court. These Rules define Special Jurisdiction of the Civil Courts across Punjab so that the courts can work effectively and efficiently.
Read More Exit from Pakistan (Control) Ordinance, 1981, empowers the Federal Government to prohibit any person from proceeding abroad. The law prescribes the category of the persons whose names can be placed on Exit Control List.
Read More Emigration Ordinance, 1979 regulates the emigration of Pakistanis for employment abroad. The Ordinance has repealed the Emigration Act, 1922 (VII of 1922). Bureau of immigration and overseas ....
Read More The Passport Act, 1974 regulates the business of entry into and departure from Pakistan. The provisions of the law relating to passports extend to the whole of Pakistan. The term 'passport' has been defined ...........
Read More Foreigners Act, 1946 is an Act of the Central Legislative Assembly enacted to grant the certain powers to the government in matters of foreigners in Pakistan. The Act was enacted before Pakistan became independent. The act was amended .......
Read More Compilation of all wild life laws of Pakistan including acts, rules and regulation in different regions of Pakistan. Due to declining population of wildlife in Pakistan each province of Pakistan enacted their respective wild life protection acts and respective rules/regulations under the guidance of National Council for Conservation of Wildlife (NCCW) in mid of seventies.
Read More Punjab Environmental Protection (Amendment) Act 2012 is a provincial statue and was enacted to make amendments in Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997. It extends to the whole province of Punjab. Pursuant to devolution of powers on provinces the subject of environment was made a provincial subject and accordingly the acts provide for the protection, conservation, rehabilitation and improvement of the environment, prevention and control of pollution, promotion of sustainable development, and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. The act has to be read in light of Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997.
Read More Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 provides for the protection, conservation, rehabilitation and improvement of the environment, prevention and control of pollution, promotion of sustainable development, and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. It extends to the whole of Pakistan.
Read More Pakistan Petroleum (Refining, Blending and Marketing) Rules, 1971 were made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 of the Regulation of Mines and Oil-Fields and Mineral Development (Government Control) Act, 1948 (XXIV of 1948), read with section 3 thereof.
Read More The Petroleum Act was enacted to consolidate and amend the law relating to the import, transport, storage, production, refining and blending of petroleum and other inflammable substances.
Read More Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) was established by the Federal Government on March 28,2002 in pursuance of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority Ordinance, 2002 The objective of OGRA is to “foster competition, increase private investment and ownership in the midstream and downstream petroleum industry, protect the public interest while respecting individual rights and provide effective and efficient regulations.
Read More The Ordinance was promulgated to prosecute cases of gas theft and other offences relating to gas and to provide a procedure for expeditious recovery of amounts due, value of gas, fines, penalties and other outstanding amounts including Gas Utility Bills and for matters ancillary and related thereto. It extends to whole of Pakistan. The Ordinance was overridden by Gas (Theft, Control and Recovery) Act, 2016.
Read More The Electricity Act, 1910 governs the law relating to supply and use of electrical energy and extends to whole of Pakistan. It is a pre-partition act and implemented in Pakistan with subsequent amendments made therein from time to time.
Read More Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act no XVII was promulgated in 1996 that aimed to reorganize the telecom sector of Pakistan. Under Telecom Reorganization Act 1996, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) was established in January 1997 to regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of telecommunication systems, and the provision of telecom services in Pakistan
Read More The Electronic Transactions Ordinance, 2002 is expedient to provide for the recognition and facilitation of documents, records, information, communications and transactions in electronic form, accreditation of certification service providers, and for matters connected therewith and ancillary thereto.
Read More Telegraph Act, 1883 is the enabling legislation in Pakistan which governs the use of wired and wireless telegraphy, telephones, teletype, radio communications and digital data communications. It gives the government exclusive jurisdiction and privileges for establishing, maintaining, operating, licensing and oversight of all forms of wired and wireless communications within territory.
Read More Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Ordinance, 1962 was enacted to consolidate the law relating to the registration of medical practitioners and dentists and reconstitute the Medical and Dental Council in Pakistan in order to establish a uniform minimum standard of basic and higher qualifications in medicine and dentistry.
Read More The Drugs Act, 1976 regulates the import, export, manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of drugs. It extends to the whole of Pakistan. The provisions of this Act, are in addition to, and not in derogation of, the Dangerous Drugs Act, 1930 (11 of 1930), and any other law for the time being in force in Pakistan.
Read More Allopathic System (Prevention of Misuse) Ordinance, 1962 was enacted to prevent the misuse of the allopathic system of medicine and to provide for matters connected therewith. The Ordinance prescribes the prohibition of the use of the word "doctor" and its variations; the use of medical degrees or diplomas; performing surgical operations by unqualified persons; for prescribing certain drugs; and restriction on the sale of patent and proprietary medicines.
Read More Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947 was enacted to regulate certain payments, dealings in foreign exchange and Securities and the import and export of currency and bullion. The act was amended vide Foreign Exchange (Amendment) Act, 2014.
Read More On 27 March 2010, the Pakistan's government promulgated the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010 in order to provide for prevention of money laundering, combating financing of terrorism and forfeiture of property derived from, or involved in, money laundering and for matters connected therewith, or incidental thereto. The Act was amended vide ....................
Read More On 27 March 2010, the Pakistan's government promulgated the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010 in order to provide for prevention of money laundering, combating financing of terrorism and forfeiture of property derived from, or involved in, money laundering and for matters connected therewith, or incidental thereto.
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Read More Punjab Removal from Service (Special Powers) Ordinance, 2000 was enacted to provide for dismissal, removal, compulsory retirement from service, reduction to a lower post or pay scale and other penalties in respect of corrupt and inefficient persons in Government service and persons in Corporation service.
Read More Punjab Regulation and Control of Loudspeakers and Sound Amplifier Ordinance, 1965 was enacted to regulate and control the use of loudspeakers and sound amplifiers in the Province of the Punjab.
Read More Punjab Prohibition of Expressing Matters of Walls Act, 1995 was enacted to prohibit expression of matters on walls by wall chalking, painting or any other methods in the Punjab. It extends to whole of Punjab.
Read More Punjab Local Government Ordinance, 2001 was enacted to reconstruct and regulate the local governments. The Ordinance was repealed by Punjab Local Government Act, 2013.
Read More Punjab Financial Rules Vol II was enacted to regulate Initial and Subsidiary Accounts Rules, primary record of all money transactions affecting the revenues of the Federation or of any Province as they occur. The purpose of these rules is to clarify the working capacity and jurisdiction of the respective law. These Rules extends of whole of province.
Read More Punjab Financial Rules Vol I was enacted to regulate Initial and Subsidiary Accounts Rules, primary record of all money transactions affecting the revenues of the Federation or of any Province as they occur. The purpose of these rules is to clarify the working capacity and jurisdiction of the respective law. These Rules extends of whole of province.
Read More Punjab Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability Act, 2006 was enacted to provide for proceedings against the employees in government and corporation service in relation to their efficiency, discipline and accountability. The purpose of this act was public interest and for good governance to provide measures for improvement of working capacity of employees in government and corporation service and matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto. It extends to whole of Punjab.
Read More The Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1940 was enacted to regulate the appointment to, and the terms and conditions of service in respect of the services of the Province of the Punjab. Its purpose is to regulate by laws of the services of the Province of the Punjab and to provide for matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto. It extends to the whole of Punjab.
Read More Protection of Pakistan (Amendment) Ordinance, 2014 was enacted to provide for protection against waging of war or insurrection against Pakistan and the prevention of the acts threatening the security of Pakistan. The purpose of this act is speedy trial of the offences falling in this schedule and for the matters connected thereto. It extends to whole of Pakistan.
Read More Government Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1973 was enacted to overlook the Government Servants efficiency and discipline act and it was constituted to provide for proceedings against the employees in Government and corporation service in relation to their efficiency, discipline and accountability. The purpose of this act was public interest, conduct good governance and to provide measures for improvement of working capacity of employees in government and corporation service and matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto. It extends to the whole Pakistan.
Read More The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan also known as the 1973 Constitution is the supreme law of Pakistan. Drafted by the Government, The Constitution is intended to guide Pakistan's law and its political culture, and system.
Read More Easement Act defines the law relating to easements and licenses.
Read More Bye-laws for regulating the addition to or alteration in or demolition to the existing buildings or erection or re-erection of buildings in Clifton Cantonment, made by the Cantonment Board, Clifton, Karachi, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 186 of the Cantonments Cantonments Act, 1924 (II of 1924)
Read More The Registration Act primarily deals with registration of documents pertaining to immovable properties with the registrar of assurances.
Read More The Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967. This Act came into force on the 1st day of January, 1968, vide Govt. of West Pakistan, Revenue Department, Notification No. 599/67/319-U
Read More Land Acquisition Act is the law for acquisition of land for the public purposes.
Read More The Transfer of Property Act 1882 regulates the transfer of property in Pakistan. The Act was passed by British India and it contains specific provisions regarding what constitutes a transfer and the conditions attached to it.
Read More Consumer protection laws are enacted to protect the consumers from defective consumer products and services followed by rules. The consumer courts are working to save the consumers from defective goods sold or manufactured by the seller or manufacturer respectively.
Read More The law relates to specific performance of agreements, injunctions (stay) related matters and certain kinds of specific relief obtainable in civil suits. The
Read More Sale of Goods Act 1930 is a Mercantile Law. The Sale of Goods Act is a kind of Contract Act. It came into existence on 1 July 1930. It is a contract whereby the seller transfers or agrees to transfer the property in the goods to the buyer for price. Applicable in Pakistan.
Read More The law dealing with promissory notes, cheques or bill of exchange etc. prevalent in Pakistan dating from the British colonial rule, that is still in force largely unchanged.
Read More Defamation Ordinance was enacted to make provisions in respect of defamation and the publication of defamatory matter is an actionable wrong without proof of special damage to the person defamed.
Read More The Trade Marks Ordinance, 2001 is the codified law dealing with law related to registration of Trade Marks related to goods and services within Pakistan and extends to the whole of Pakistan. It prescribes the registrar, Trade Mark Registry and procedure of registration of trade marks.The registration and its effect.Use of trade mark and licenses. Offences, penalties and procedure.
Read More Offences in Respect of Banks (Special Courts) Ordinance, 1984 was enacted to provide for speedy trial of certain offences committed in respect of banks and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. The Ordinance extends to whole of Pakistan and also applies to the business of a bank transacted outside Pakistan. The Ordinance overrides other laws.
Read More Federal government in exercise of its powers conferred under sub section (2) of section 175 of the Securities Act, 2015 (III of 2015) read with clause (b) of Section 43 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Act, 1997 have made the Centralized Know Your Customer (KYC) Organization Rules, 2017 published vide S.R.O. 298 (I) 2017 and the same had been published vide S.R.O. 336(I)/2016, together with forms etc. Know your customer (alternatively know your client or 'KYC') is the process of a business identifying and verifying the identity of its clients. The term is also used to refer to the bank and anti-money laundering regulations which governs these activities. Know your customer processes are also employed by companies of all sizes for the purpose of ensuring their proposed agents, consultants, or distributors are anti-bribery compliant. The objectives of KYC guidelines is to prevent banks from being used, intentionally or unintentionally, by criminal elements for money laundering activities. The procedures also enable banks to better understand their customers and their financial dealings. This helps them manage their risks prudently.
Read More The object of the Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1891 is to render entries in bankers’ books admissible in evidence and to enable copies of the entries to be used instead of compelling the Bank to produce the original entries. Such a copy must be received as prima facie evidence not only of the existence of such entries but also of the matters, transaction and accounts therein recorded.
Read More The Insurance Rules, 2017 (“2017 Rules”) were promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan on 9 February 2017.
Read More The Act was enacted for catering the requirement of appointing a legal adviser for the companies having a paid up capital of above 7.5 million.
Read More The Ordinance was promulgated to provide for the protection of investors,[ regulations of capital markets and issue] and dealings in securities and for matters ancillary thereto
Read More The process of restructuring the CLA was initiated in 1997 under the Capital Market Development Plan of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). A Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Act was passed by the Parliament and promulgated in December 1997
Read More 1984 Ordinance was introduced to repeal the then operative Companies Act, 1913. There had been substantial developments in the intervening period that required complete revamping of the corporate law in 1984. Repealed by Companies Act, 2017.
Read More Ordinance to provide for matters relating to registration of modaraba companies and the floatation, management and regulation of modarabas.
Read More The Companies Act 2017 was enacted to reform company law with the objective of facilitating coporatization and promoting development of corporate sector, encouraging use of technology and electronic means in conduct of business and regulation thereof, regulating corporate entities for protecting interest of shareholders, creditors, other stakeholders and general public, inculcating principles of good governance and safeguarding minority interests in corporate entities and providing an alternate mechanism for expeditious resolution of corporate disputes and matters arising out of or connected therewith. The Act is applicable in whole of Pakistan immediately except Section 456. It has repealed the old Companies Ordinance, 1984.
Read More KYC Centralized Rules, 2017 are primarily Know Your Customer (KYC) Organization Rules, 2017. The Federal government in exercise of its powers conferred under sub section (2) of section 175 of the Securities Act, 2015 (III of 2015) read with clause (b) of Section 43 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Act, 1997 have made the Centralized Know Your Customer (KYC) Organization Rules, 2017 published vide S.R.O. 298 (I) 2017 and the same had been published vide S.R.O. 336(I)/2016, together with forms etc. Know your customer (alternatively know your client or 'KYC') is the process of a business identifying and verifying the identity of its clients.
Read More The Contract Act, 1872 prescribes the law relating to contracts in Pakistan. The Act was passed by British India and is based on the principles of English Common Law. It is applicable to Pakistan after partition.
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