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
Read More The antitrust laws or trade remedy laws are enacted to entail unfair trade practices and antitrust offences in Pakistan. Antitrust means monopoly in pricing. Following are the trade remedy laws in Pakistan. Anti Dumping Duties Act, 2015; Countervailing Duties Ordinance, 2001; and Safeguard Measures Ordinance, 2002. Dumping is recognized by most of the trading world […]
Read More The Companies (General Provisions and Forms) Rules, 1985, were made by the Federal Government in exercise of the powers conferred by the section 506 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984. After defining general subjects these rules embark to describe procedures for filing certain documents and applications with the commission such as application for alteration in memorandum […]
Read More The Companies (General Provisions and Forms) Regulations, 2018, were made by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of section 512 of the Companies Act, 2017. These are comprehensive regulations regulating the conduct and working of the companies and ensuring transparency to protect the interests of […]
Read More The Trade Organizations Act, 2013 is a federal statute and was enacted for registration and regulation of trade organizations whose businesses are not confined to one province. A trade organization is defined under the law as an organization formed or intended to be formed with an object of promoting any trade, industry or service or […]
Read More The Payment Systems and Electronic Fund Transfers Act, 2007 was enacted to supervise and regulate payment systems and electronic fund transfers in Pakistan and to provide standards of protection to consumers. It is a federal statute and extends to whole of Pakistan. The law defines the liability of financial institutions, requires financial institutions, non-banking finance […]
Read More Regulations for Electronic Money Institutions are issued by State Bank of Pakistan pursuant to powers conferred under Payment Systems and Electronic Funds Transfer Act, 2007. The objectives of the regulations are as follows: To provide regulatory framework for EMIs desirous of offering innovative payment services to the general public. To prescribe minimum service standards and […]
Read More The Pensions Act, 1871 is a federal legislation which extends to whole of Pakistan. The Pensions Act, 1871 was made to consolidate and amend the law relating to pensions and grants by Government of money or land-revenue. The Act defines the expression such as “grant of money or land revenue” broadly to encompass any payment […]
Read More The Provident Funds Act, 1925 is a federal legislation which extends to whole of Pakistan. The Provident Funds Act, 1925 defined the terms such as “compulsory deposit”, “contribution”, “dependent”, “Government Provident Fund”, and “Provident Fund”. The Act provides for the protection of compulsory deposits in Government and Railway Provident Funds, ensuring they cannot be assigned, […]
Read More The GPRS/EDGE Service Quality of Service Standards Regulations, 2010 are made under clause (o) of Sub-section (2) of Section (5) of Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996 by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. Under these Regulations, GPRS stands for General Packet Radio Service and EDGE stands for Enhanced Data rate for GSM Evolution. The GPRS/EDGE Service Quality […]
Read More The Monitoring and Reconciliation of Telephony Traffic Regulations, 2010 are made by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority under sub-clause (o) of Sub-section 2 of Section 5 of Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996. The Monitoring and Reconciliation of Telephony Traffic Regulations, 2010 are made to monitor and enforce the accurate presentation of the total traffic terminated through […]
Read More The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Ordinance, 2002 is a framework governing electronic media in Pakistan. The Ordinance was amended vide Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Act, 2007. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Ordinance, 2002 as amended vide Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Act, 2007 (“PEMRA Law”) outlines the regulatory framework for […]
Read More The Fixed Line Tariff Regulations, 2004 are made by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority under clause (o) of Sub-section 2 of Section 5 of Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996. The term “tariff” means rate, charges, terms and conditions for provision of telecommunication services. The Fixed Line Tariff Regulations, 2004 provides the tariff of SMP and non-SMP […]
Read More The Telecommunication and Terminal Equipment Installer Regulations, 2012 are made by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority under clause (o) of Sub-section (2) of Section 5 read with Sub-section (3) of Section 29 of Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996. The objective of Telecommunication and Terminal Equipment Installer Regulations, 2012 is to register and ensure a minimum standard […]
Read More The Subscribers Antecedents Verification Regulations, 2015 are made by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) under clause (o) of Sub-section (2) of Section 5 of Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996. The Subscribers Antecedents Verification Regulations, 2015 apply to all mobile communication services licensees for the registration and maintenance of accurate data of their subscribers’ antecedents through […]
Read More The Type Approval Technical Standards Regulations, 2017 are made by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) under Sub-section (2) of Section 29 read with clause (o) of Sub-section (2) of Section 5 of Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996. These Regulations pertain to the certification process that electronic or telecommunications equipment must undergo before being legally sold […]
Read More The Interconnection Disputes Resolution Regulations, 2004 are made by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority under Clause (o) of Sub-section (2) of Section 5 of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996. The Interconnection Disputes Resolution Regulations, 2004 are designed to govern the relationships between different telecommunications service providers, ensuring fair and effective interconnection of their networks. Interconnection […]
Read More The Number Allocation and Administration Regulations, 2011 are made under the clause (o) of Sub-section (2) of Section 5 of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996 by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The Regulations state the criteria for eligibility of applicants for the allocation of numbers along with its application procedure and fee. The Authority […]
Read More The Mobile Device Identification, Registration & Blocking Regulations, 2017 are made under Clause 9.6 of the Telecommunications Policy, 2015 read with Sub-section (2) of Section 29 of Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996 by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). Mobile Device Identification, Registration & Blocking Regulations, 2017 applies to all Mobile Communications Service Licensee(s), Type Approval […]
Read More The Research and Development Fund Rules, 2006 are made by Federal Government under the clause (ab) of Sub-section (2) of Section 57 read with Section 33-D of Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996. These Rules are made in the telecommunications sector to support and promote research, innovation, and development activities within the industry. The funds are […]
Read More The Universal Service Fund Rules, 2006 are made under the clause (ab) of Sub-section (2) of Section 57 read with Section 33-A of Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996. The Universal Service Fund Rules, 2006 promote equitable access to telecommunications services in the country. These Rules establish a framework for the collection of funds from telecommunications […]
Read More The Access Promotion Rules, 2004 are made under the Section 57 of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996. The Access Promotion Rules define key terms such as ‘Access Promotion Contribution’ (“APC”), ‘Approved Accounting Rate’ and ‘Universal Service Fund’ (“USF”). The Rules establish a framework for regulating the contributions made by Long Distance and International (“LDI”) […]
Read More The Regulations for Technical Implementation of Mobile Banking, 2016 are made under the clause (o) of Sub-section (2) of Section 5 of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996 by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom, Pakistan on the directions of the Federal Government. The Regulations for Technical Implementation of Mobile Banking, 2016 applies to […]
Read More The Access Promotion Regulations, 2005 are made by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) under clause (o) of Sub-section (2) of Section 5 of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996. The Access Promotion Regulations, 2005 are made to foster competition and ensure equitable access to telecommunications services and network infrastructure, particularly for new entrants in the […]
Read More The Mobile Number Portability Regulations, 2005 are made under the clause (o) of Sub-section (2) of Section 5 of Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996. These Regulations, established by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), introduce the concept of Mobile Number Portability (“MNP”), allowing mobile phone users to retain their phone numbers when switching from one service […]
Read More The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (Functions & Powers) Regulations, 2006 are made by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority under clause (o) of Sub-section 2 of Section 5 of Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is a regulatory body responsible for overseeing and regulating the telecommunications sector in Pakistan. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (Functions […]
Read More The Broadband Quality of Service Regulations, 2014 are made by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. Broadband Quality of Service Regulations, 2014 are made under the clause (o) of Sub-section 2 of Section 5 of Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996. These Regulations shall apply to all BSP (s) in order to define the key performance indicators (“KPIs”) […]
Read More The Mobile Virtual Network Operation Regulations, 2012 are made under clause (o) of Sub-section 2 of Section 5 of Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996 by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. It extends to the whole of Pakistan. The Mobile Virtual Network Operator Regulations, 2012 in Pakistan, established by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), govern the operations […]
Read More The Cellular Mobile Network Quality of Service (QoS) Regulations, 2011 are made in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (o) of Sub-section (2) of Section 5 of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996 by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. The Cellular Mobile Network Quality of Service (QoS) Regulations, 2011 are applicable to all cellular mobile […]
Read More The Protection from Spam, Unsolicited, Fraudulent and Obnoxious Communication Regulations, 2009 were made under the clause (o) of Sub-section (2) of Section 5 read with clause (c) and (m) of Sub-section (1) of Section 4 of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996 by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. The Protection from Spam, Unsolicited, Fraudulent and Obnoxious […]
Read More The Telecom Consumers Protection Regulations, 2009 are made by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and is applicable to all Operators to promote and protect the rights and interests of the Consumers of the telecommunication services in Pakistan. These Regulations are made under the clause (o) of Sub-section (2) of Section 5 read with clause (c) and […]
Read More The Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996 is a Federal Legislation aimed at restructuring and regulating the telecommunications industry in Pakistan. It extends to the whole of Pakistan. The Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996’s primary objective was to modernize and expand the telecommunications sector by introducing competition, improving service quality, and attracting private sector investment. The […]
Read More The Pakistan Telecommunication Rules, 2000 are made under Section 57 of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act, 1996 by the Federal Government. The Pakistan Telecommunication Rules, 2000 provide a regulatory framework for the telecommunications industry in Pakistan. These Rules establish the guidelines and procedures for licensing, ensuring that telecom operators adhere to the standards and conditions […]
Read More The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Councils of Complaints) Rules, 2010 made by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority, extend to the whole of Pakistan. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Councils of Complaints) Rules, 2010 are made under the Sub-section (4) of Section 26 read with Section 39 of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory […]
Read More The Punjab Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation, and Management) Act, 1974 is a provincial legislation enacted in the province of Punjab, aimed at safeguarding and managing the rich biodiversity and wildlife resources within the region. The Punjab Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation, and Management) Act, 1974 is designed to regulate and protect the diverse flora and fauna, […]
Read More Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency Review of Initial Environmental Examination and Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2000 is made under Section 33 of Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 and Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency with approval from the Federal Government. It is applicable to whole of Pakistan. Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency Review of Initial Environmental Examination and Environmental […]
Read More The Punjab National Calamities (Prevention and Relief) Act, 1958 is a provincial legislative framework aimed at maintaining and restoring order in areas affected by specific calamities and providing prevention, control, and relief measures for such calamities. It extends to whole of the Punjab. The Punjab National Calamities (Prevention and Relief) Act, 1958 contains provisions related […]
Read More The Punjab Environmental Tribunal Rules, 2012, made under the Section 31 of the Punjab Environmental Protection Act, 1997, is a set of regulations established by the Government of Punjab, Pakistan, to facilitate the functioning and procedures of the Punjab Environmental Tribunal. The Punjab Environmental Tribunal Rules, 2012 provides a framework for the resolution of environmental […]
Read More The Punjab Environmental Protection Administrative Penalty Rules, 2013 are made under the Section 31 of the Punjab Environmental Protection Act, 1997 to enforce environmental regulations and deter violations. It extends to whole of the Punjab. The Punjab Environmental Protection Administrative Penalty Rules, 2013 introduces a system of administrative penalties for individuals, businesses, or entities that […]
Read More The Punjab Environmental Protection (Delegation of Powers for Environmental Approvals) Rules, 2017 are made under the Section 31 read with Section 26 of the Punjab Environmental Protection Act, 1997. The Punjab Environmental Protection (Delegation of Powers for Environmental Approvals) Rules, 2017 provide a framework established to streamline and decentralize the process of granting environmental approvals. […]
Read More The Punjab Bio-safety Rules, 2014 made under the Section 31 of the Punjab Environmental Protection Act, 1997 provides for the safe handling and management of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and other biologically hazardous materials. It extends to whole of the Punjab. The Punjab Bio-safety Rules, 2014 were introduced to address the potential risks associated with […]
Read More The Pollution Charge for Industry (Calculation & Collection) Rules, 2001 made under the section 31 of the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 is a federal legal framework to regulate and manage industrial pollution. It extends to whole of Pakistan. The Pollution Charge for Industry (Calculation & Collection) Rules, 2001 provide a structured mechanism for calculating […]
Read More The National Environmental Quality Standards (Self-Monitoring and Reporting by Industry) Rule, 2001, made under Section 31 of the Environmental Protection Act, 1997 of Pakistan, is a set of regulations aimed at ensuring that industries within the country adhere to established environmental quality standards and actively participate in self-monitoring and reporting of their environmental performance. The […]
Read More The Hospital Waste Management Rules, 2005 are made under Section 31 of the Environmental Protection Act, 1997 of Pakistan to address the safe and environmentally responsible management of medical and hospital waste within the country. It extends to whole of Pakistan. The Hospital Waste Management Rules, 2005 provide the classification of healthcare waste into various […]
Read More The Environmental Tribunal Rules, 1999 are made under section 31 of the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 read with clause (k) of sub-section (1) of section 6; and the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency with the approval of the Federal Government. These Rules extend to whole of Pakistan. The Environmental Tribunal Rules, 1999 discuss the establishment […]
Read More The Environmental Samples Rules, 2001, made under the section 31 of the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 by the Federal Government, is a set of regulations that describes the collection, handling, and analysis of environmental samples. It extends to whole of Pakistan. The Environmental Samples Rules, 2001 are designed to provide guidelines and standards for […]
Read More The Punjab Environmental Protection Council (Procedure) Rules, 2016 is a legal framework enacted through a notification under sub-section (iii) of Section 3 of the Punjab Environmental Protection Act, 1997 in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. These Rules extend to whole of the Punjab. The Punjab Environmental Protection Council (Procedure) Rules, 2016 provide a procedural guideline […]
Read More Punjab Environmental Protection (Smog Prevention and Control) Rules, 2023 are made pursuant to powers granted under Section 31 of the Punjab Environmental Protection Act, 1997 vide notification dated 06TH June, 2023. The rules are applicable to the whole of Punjab. The Punjab Environmental Protection (Smog Prevention and Control) Rules, 2023 are implemented to mitigate the […]
Read More The Punjab Environmental Protection (Motor Vehicles) Rules, 2013 are made in accordance with the Section 31 of the Punjab Environmental Protection Act, 1997 vide notification dated 24th December, 2013. It extends to whole of the Punjab. The Punjab Environmental Protection (Motor Vehicles) Rules, 2013 were implemented immediately and aimed at regulating motor vehicles to curb […]
Read More The Pakistan Climate Change Act, 2017 is a federal legislation introduced to address the growing environmental and climate challenges in Pakistan. It extends to whole of Pakistan. The Pakistan Climate Change Act, 2017 aims to promote climate resilience, mitigation, and sustainable development. Its main features include setting up the legal and institutional framework for addressing […]
Read More The Cutting of Trees (Prohibition) Act, 1992 is a federal legislation which extends to the whole of Pakistan. The law is aimed at controlling and regulating the cutting of trees, primarily in reserved and protected forests. The Cutting of Trees (Prohibition) Act, 1992 was enacted in response to concerns over deforestation and the depletion of […]
Read More The Forest Act, 1927 is a provincial legislation and was enacted to consolidate the laws related to forest, transit of forest produce and duty leviable on forest timber and forest produce. The terms forest land and reserve forest mean a piece of land notified by the Government. The term forest produce is also defined in […]
Read More The Punjab Prohibition on Manufacture, Sale, Use, and Import of Polythene Bags (Black or Any Other Polythene Bag below Fifteen Micron Thickness) Ordinance, 2002 is a provincial legislation enacted in the province of Punjab, Pakistan to regulate and restrict the usage of polythene bags. The Ordinance specifically targets black or any other polythene bags with […]
Read More The Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 is a federal legislation for environmental protection, management, and sustainable development in Pakistan. It extends to whole of Pakistan. The Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 grants significant authority to the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for enforcing environmental laws, including conducting environmental impact assessments, regulating emissions, and ensuring compliance […]
Read More The Punjab Plantation and Maintenance of Trees Act, 1974 is a provincial legislation designed to promote the plantation and maintenance of trees in the province of Punjab. It extends to the whole of Punjab. The Punjab Plantation and Maintenance of Trees Act, 1974 aims to enhance the green cover of the region. It consists of […]
Read More The Mutual Legal Assistance (Criminal Matters) (Amendment) Act, 2021 amends the Mutual Legal Assistance (Criminal Matters) Act, 2020. The Act inserts provisions that state that all the requests for mutual legal assistance shall be processed and decided by the secretary to the Minister of Interior Government of Pakistan. The Act also defines the meaning of […]
Read More The SBP Banking Service Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2021 is a Federal Legislation made to further amend the SBP Banking Services Corporation Ordinance, 2001. The SBP Banking Service Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2021 has amended the Sections 5, 9, 13, 24 and 28 of the SBP Banking Services Corporation Ordinance, 2001. The amendments include modifications to Section […]
Read More International Court of Justice (Review and Re-consideration) Act, 2021 is a federal statute and is applicable to whole of the Pakistan. The Act gives a right of review and reconsideration to foreign nationals in respect of orders and judgements of the military courts. Under International Court of Justice (Review and Re-consideration) Act, 2021 a foreign […]
Read More The Islamabad Capital Territory Trust Act, 2020 is a comprehensive legislation designed to establish a framework for the formation, management, and regulation of trusts within the Islamabad Capital Territory of Pakistan. The Act aims to facilitate the creation and administration of trusts transparently and efficiently, ensuring the protection of the rights and interests of both […]
Read More Pakistan Army (Amendment) Act, 2020 was enacted as an amendment to the Pakistan Army Act, 1952(XXXX of 1952) to give extension to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Amendment in Section 8 is introduced to legalize the extension of COAS by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister of Pakistan Under Article 243 of the […]
Read More The Islamabad Capital Territory Prohibition of Interest on Private Loans Act, 2023 was enacted to repeal The West Pakistan Private Money Lenders Ordinance,1960 and to Islamabad Capital territory only. The Act aims at restricting the commercial and private practice of charging interest through lending money. The act limits the prohibition of private and commercial interest-based […]
Read More The Federal Medical Teaching Institutes Act, 2021 is legislation enacted by the government to establish and regulate medical teaching institutes at the federal level in a standardized and effective manner. It was a federal statue and applicable to all federally owned or operated medical teaching institutes or its affiliates/subsidiaries in Pakistan. This Act was later […]
Read More The Pakistan Courier and Logistic Regulatory Authority Act, 2018 is a significant piece of legislation enacted by the Government of Pakistan to regulate and streamline the courier and logistics industry in Pakistan. It’s a federal statue and extends to whole of Pakistan. This Act aims to establish an authority responsible for overseeing and managing the […]
Read More The Islamabad Capital Territory Waqf Properties Act, 2020 provides for the proper management, supervision, and administration of waqf properties within the territorial limits of the Islamabad Capital Territory repealing the Auqaf (Federal Control) Act, 1976 (LVI of 1976). The Act includes provisions for the appointment of a chief administrator of Auqaf, registration of waqf property, eviction […]
Read More The ICT Rights of Persons with Disability Act, 2020 is legislation enacted by the Parliament of Pakistan repealing the Disabled Persons (Employment and Rehabilitation) Ordinance, 1981 (XL of 1981). ICT Rights of Persons with Disability Act, 2020 was enacted to promote and safeguard the rights of individuals with disabilities in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). […]
Read More The Medical Tribunal Act, 2020 is an act of the Parliament of Pakistan that aims to provide for the setting up of a special judicial tribunal to efficiently and expeditiously hear and decide disputes arising out of matters of the medical and health sectors in Pakistan. It is a federal statue and extends to all of […]
Read More The Pakistan Medical Commission Act, 2020 is a transformative legislation that aimed to provide for the regulation and control of the medical profession and to establish a uniform minimum standard of basic and higher medical education and training and recognition of qualifications in medicine and dentistry. It’s a federal statute and extends to whole of […]
Read More The Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Act, 2020 was enacted to made some amendments in Limited Partnership Act, 2017. The Act aims to ensure compliance with the recommendations on the anti-money laundering cell and countering the financing of terrorism issued by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Certain amendments in Section 8 of the Limited Partnership […]
Read More The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 in Pakistan introduces amendments to the existing Companies Act, 2017. The Act aims to ensure compliance with the recommendations on the anti-money laundering cell and countering the financing of terrorism issued by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). A new Section 60 A is inserted whereby a prohibition has been […]
Read More The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 in Pakistan introduces amendments to the existing Companies Act, 2017. The Act aims to ensure compliance with the recommendations on the anti-money laundering cell and countering the financing of terrorism issued by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). A new Section 60 A is inserted whereby a prohibition has been […]
Read More The Control of Narcotic Substances (Second Amendment) Act, 2020 is a legislative amendment to the existing Control of Narcotics Substance Act, 1997 that aims to strengthen the existing framework for controlling narcotic substances. The act introduces critical amendments to enhance the enforcement measures, penalties, and rehabilitation programs related to narcotic substances. It provides stricter regulations […]
Read More The Legal Aid and Justice Authority Act, 2020 is a comprehensive legislation aimed at reforming and enhancing access to justice and legal aid services for individuals who need legal assistance. The act establishes the Legal Aid and Justice Authority (LAJA) as an independent statutory body responsible for administrating, managing, and overseeing legal aid services. Legal […]
Read More The United Nation (Security Council) (Amendment) Act, 2020 is a legislative measure enacted to amend the United Nations (Security Council) Act, of 1948 and update the existing laws governing the implementation of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions more efficiently and effectively. The Act aims to enhance compliance with international obligations, strengthen national security, and […]
Read More The Mutual Legal Assistance (Criminal Matters) Act, 2020 (“Act”) of Pakistan establishes a framework for cooperation between Pakistan and foreign countries in criminal cases. The Act enables the exchange of information, evidence, and assistance in investigating and prosecuting crimes. Mutual Legal Assistance (Criminal Matters) Act aims to establish regulations governing the process of providing and […]
Read More The Official Secrets Act, 1923 is a Federal Legislation that applies to the whole of Pakistan and is applicable to all citizens of Pakistan and persons in services of the Government. The Official Secrets Act, 1923 provides for the protection of official information and the prevention of unauthorized disclosure. The Act is to safeguard sensitive […]
Read More The Punjab Local Government Act, 2013 is a Provincial Legislation which extends to whole of Punjab except the Cantonment areas or any other area excluded by the Government by notification in the official Gazette. The Punjab Local Government Act, 2013 provides for the organization and functioning of local governance within the province. Enacted to enhance […]
Read More The LDA Land Use Regulations, 2020 are Provincial Regulations which provide for the mechanisms employed by the government to control and guide the development and use of land within a specific jurisdiction. The LDA Land Use Regulations, 2020 are essential for promoting orderly growth, ensuring public safety, protecting the environment, and maintaining the overall well-being […]
Read More The LDA Amended Building Regulations, 2019 in Pakistan represent a framework for urban development and construction activities under the Lahore Development Authority (LDA). Enacted to address contemporary challenges and accommodate evolving urban needs, these regulations introduce amendments to the existing building guidelines. The LDA Amended Building Regulations, 2019 encompass aspects such as zoning, floor area […]
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.
Read More The Right of Access to Information Rules, 2019 were made in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 26 of The Right of Access to Information Act, 2017. The rules lay down the procedure for disposal of information; maintenance, indexation and computerization of records. The circumstances in which an appeal to the Information Commission can […]
Read More The Sindh Transparency and Right to Information Act, 2016 was promulgated for promoting transparency in the working of every public authority by setting out a practical regime for every citizen to secure access to information in a rapid and low cost manner under the control of public authorities. The Act was promulgated in lieu of […]
Read More The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Commission Conduct of Business, Procedure and Disposal of Complaints Rules, 2019 were made in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 32 of The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Information Act, 2013 in consultation with Information Commission constituted under the Act. The rules lay down the procedure for disposal of complaints filed […]
Read More The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Information Act, 2013 was promulgated pursuant to Article 19 A of the Constitution which was inserted vide 18th amendment in the year 2010 and provides that every citizen shall have the right to access to information in all matters of public importance, subject to regulation and reasonable restrictions imposed by […]
Read More The Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Rules, 2014 were made in exercise of the power conferred under Section 19 of The Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Act, 2013. The rules lay down the criterion of appoint of public information officer; maintenance indexation and computerization. The Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Rules, 2014 […]
Read More The Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Act, 2013 was enacted to promote answerability in the functioning of the Government departments. The law was enacted to improve access to public information and to make the Government more accountable to its citizens. The Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Act, 2013 has its roots in fundamental […]
Read More The Right of Access to Information Act, 2017 was enacted to provide for a law which gives effect to the fundamental right of access to information as guaranteed under Article 19-A of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan and international law. The law envisages that everyone has a right of access to all information […]
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]
Read More The Ordinance was lapsed after 180 days due to not having a validation of national assembly
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.
Read More The Banks (Nationalization) Act 1974 was promulgated as an ordinance and then was introduced in the Parliament which got its assent on January 23,1974. It was enacted to provide for directing banking activities towards national socio-economic objectives, coordinating banking policy and cooperation in various areas of feasible joint activity without eliminating healthy competition in various […]
Read More The Banks (Nationalization)(Amendment) Act, 2020 was enacted on 21st February 2020 to amend the Banks (Nationalization) Act 1974 to make it more efficient and effective. Under the amendment in section 11A, clauses (iii), (v) and (vi) were omitted.
Read More The Superior Courts (Court Dress and Mode of Address) Order Repeal Act 2020 was enacted to repeal The Superior Courts (Court Dress and Mode of Address) Order, 1980 (P.O. No.15 of 1980). As mentioned in the Article 191 and 202 of The Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Superior Courts (Court Dress and Mode […]
Read More The Geographical Indication (Registration and Protection) Act, 2020 was enacted to provide for registration and protection of geographical indications of goods for public interest and advancing the economic reform and development of the least developed areas of Pakistan. The Geographical Indication (Registration and Protection) Act, 2020 also works to provide legal means for interested parties […]
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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.
Read More Listed Companies (Substantial Acquisition of Voting Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2008
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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.
Read More The Code of Civil Procedure (Punjab Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 is a Provincial Legislation which extends to whole of Punjab. The Code of Civil Procedure (Punjab Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 aims to reform and expedite civil proceedings in Punjab, Pakistan. Enacted to address the need for procedural reforms, the ordinance introduces several significant changes. It establishes the […]
Read More This Act shall come into force on the first day of July, 2019. It gives effect to the financial proposals of the Federal Government for the year beginning on the first day of July, 2019. This Act contains amended provision of different Acts. It describes stamp-duty on vide range of instruments, token tax on motor […]
Read More This Act may be called The Punjab Village Panchayats and Neighborhood Council Act, 2019. This Act was enacted to institutionalize and strengthen civic engagement for non-political action in the Punjab through constitution of village Panchayats and urban neighborhood councils. It extends to the whole of the Punjab other than the areas notified as cantonments under […]
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 Stock Exchange (Corporatization, Demutualization and Integration) Act, 2012 was enacted by Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament). It received the assent of the President on 7th May, 2012. This Act may be called Stock Exchange (Corporatization, Demutualization and Integration) Act, 2012. It shall extend to the whole of the Pakistan. This Act provides for the development of the […]
Read More The Stock Exchange (Corporatization, Demutualization and Integration) (Amendment) Act, 2015 was enacted by Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament). It received the assent of the President on 10th December, 2015. This Act may be called the Stock Exchange (Corporatization, Demutualization and Integration) (Amendment) Act, 2015. The purpose of this Act is the amendment in the section 16 of the […]
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 draft of the Futures Market Act 2016 was forwarded to the Senate St anding Committee on Finance in 2015 for deliberation. It was passed by Senate on 3rd March, 2016 and by the National Assembly on the 16th March, 2016. This law provides the regulations regarding the Futures Market and matters connected herewith and […]
Read More Central Depositories Act, 1997 provides the provisions regarding the establishment and operation of book-entry systems for the transfer of securities by Central Depositories Companies. It shall extent to the whole of the Pakistan. The act has an overriding effect. The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithst anding anything contained in the Companies Ordinance, […]
Read More Voluntary Pension System (VPS) Rules, 2005 were promulgated by the Federal Government in exercise of the powers conferred by section 282B of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984). The SECP notified VPS rules, 2005 allowing the asset management and insurance companies to get license for acting as pension fund manager. Under the VPS, life […]
Read More Underwriters Rules, 2015 were made the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan with the approval of the Federal Government in exercise of the powers conferred by section 33 of the Securities and Exchange Ordinance, 1969 read with section 32 C thereof and clause (b) of section 43 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan […]
Read More The Companies (Rehabilitation of Sick Industrial Units) Rules, 1999 were made by the Securities and Exchange Policy Board in exercise of the powers conferred by section 296 read with section 506 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 and clause (b) of section 43 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Act, 1997. Under the rules […]
Read More The Companies (Buy-Back of Share) Rules, 1999 were made by the Securities and Exchange Policy Board in exercise of the powers conferred by section 506 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 read with section 95A thereof; and clause (b) of section 43 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Act, 1997. The Rules shall apply […]
Read More The Companies (Appointment of legal Advisers) Rules, 1975 were enacted by the Federal Government in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8 of the Companies (Appointment of Legal Advisers) Act, 1974. The term “Legal Adviser means a person appointed as such under section 3 of the Companies (Appointment of Legal Advisers) Act, 1974. Section […]
Read More The Stock Exchange Member (Inspection of Books and Records) Rules, 2001were made by Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan with the approval of the Federal Government in exercise of the powers conferred by section 33 of the Securities and Exchange Ordinance, 1969 (XVII of 1969), read with clause (b) of section 43 of the Securities […]
Read More The Security and Exchange Rules, 1971 were made by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan in exercise of the powers conferred by section 33 of the Securities and Exchange Ordinance, 1969 (XVII of 1969), read with the Ministry of Finance Notification No. S.R.O. 261(I)/70, dated the 26th October, 1970. The rule 3 prescribes the […]
Read More The Security and Exchange Commission (Insurance) Rules were made by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan with the approval of the Board in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 167 of the Insurance Ordinance, 2000 (XXXIX of 2000). These rules provide procedure for registration as an insurer. An application for […]
Read More The Securities (Leveraged Markets and Pledging) Rules, 2011 were enacted by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan with the approval of the Federal Government in exercise of the powers conferred by section 33 of the Securities and Exchange Ordinance, 1969 (XVII of 1969) read with section 16 thereof and clause (b) of section 43 […]
Read More These Rules may be called the Public Sector Companies (Corporate Governance) Rules, 2013. They shall come into force on 8th August, 2013. These rules shall apply to all public sector companies, as defined in clause (g) of rule 2. In the case of listed public sector companies, where there is any inconsistency with the code […]
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.
Read More The Non-Banking Finance Companies (Establishment and Regulation) Rules, 2003 were promulgated by the Federal Government in exercise of the powers conferred by section 282 B of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984). A Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) may be established, if each of its promoters, proposed directors, chief executive and chairman of the board […]
Read More The Modaraba Companies and Modaraba Rules, 1981 were promulgated by the Federal Government in exercise of the powers conferred by section 41 of the Modaraba Companies and Modaraba (Floatation and Control) Ordinance, 1980 (XXXI of 1980). Without prejudice to the powers, duties and functions conferred or imposed on the Registrar by the Modaraba Companies and […]
Read More Traders (Eligibility St andards) Rules, 2001 were made by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan with the approval of the Federal Government in exercise of the powers conferred by section 33 of the Securities and Exchange Ordinance, 1969 (XVII of 1969), read with clause (b) of section 43 of the Securities and Exchange Commission […]
Read More Customer Compensation Fund (Establishment and Operation) , 2017 were promulgated by the Federal Government in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (3) of section 175 of the Securities Act, 2015 read with clause (c) of sub-section(2) of section 175 thereof and clause (b) of section 43 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan […]
Read More The Companies’ Share Capital (Variation in Rights and Privileges) Rules, 2000 were made by Securities and Exchange Policy Board in exercise of the powers conferred by section 506 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984), read with section 90 thereof, and clause (b) of section 43 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan […]
Read More Companies Profit (Workers’ Participation) Rules, 1971 were promulgated by the Federal Government in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Companies Profit (Workers’ Participation) Act, 1968 (XII of 1968). For the administration of the fund, a Board of Trustees is to be constituted by the company. The Board shall consist of two […]
Read More The Companies (Court) Rules, 1997 were made by the Federal Government in consultation with the High Courts of Provinces/Capital in exercise of the powers conferred by section 438 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984) and of all powers enabling it in that behalf in pursuance of the advice of the Supreme Court of […]
Read More The Companies (Management by Administrator) Rules, 1993 were made by Corporate Law Authority in exercise of the powers conferred by subsection (12 of section 295) read with section 506 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984) and the Finance Division Notification No. S.R.O 698(1)/86 dated the 2nd July, 1986. These rules are made by […]
Read More The Companies (Issue of Capital) Rules, 1996 were made by Corporate Law Authority in exercise of the powers conferred by section 506 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984) read with Finance Division’s Notification No. S.R.O. 698(I)/ 86, dated the 2nd July, 1986. They shall apply to: the companies proposing to issue share capital […]
Read More The Companies (Asset Backed Securitization) Rules, 1999 were made by Securities and Exchange Policy Board in exercise of the powers conferred by section 506 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984), read with clause (b) of section 43 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Act, 1997 (XLVII of 1997). The rules were […]
Read More The Companies (Appointment of Trustees) Rules, 1973 were promulgated by the Federal Government in exercise of the powers conferred by section 13 of the Companies (Appointment of Trustees) Act, 1972 (XV of 1972). The rules determine the liabilities of the company & trustee. In determining the liability of a company the authority referred to in […]
Read More The Commodity Exchange and Futures Contracts Rules, 2005 were promulgated by the Federal Government in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 33 of the Securities and Exchange Ordinance, 1969 (XVII of 1969). Most historians agree that the adoption of gold coins as a medium of exchange in medieval Europe played a key role in […]
Read More The Clearing Houses (Registration and Regulation) Rules, 2005 were made by Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan with the approval the Federal Government in exercise of the powers conferred under section 39 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Act, 1997 (XLII of 1997) read with clause (f) of section 2 and clause (b) […]
Read More Bond Pricing Agency Rules, 2017 were enacted by the Federal Government in exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (g) of Sub-section (2) of Section 175 of the Securities Act, 2015 read with clause (b) of Section 43 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Act, 1997. These Rules provide that no person shall […]
Read More The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, with the approval of the Federal Government, enacted the Balloters and Transfer Agents Rules, 2015 in exercise of the powers conferred by section 33 of the Securities and Exchange Ordinance, 1969 read with section 32C and clause (b) of section 43 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of […]
Read More The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan with the approval of the Federal Government made the following amendments in the Single Member Companies Rules, 2003 in exercise of the powers conferred by section 506 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 read with clause (b) of section 43 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Act, […]
Read More The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan with the approval of the board made the following amendments in Securities and Exchange Commission (Insurance) Rules, 2002 in exercise of the powers conferred by Sub Section 2 of Section 167 of the Insurance Ordinance, 2002. In the Securities and Exchange Commission (Insurance) Rules, 2002 the Rule 9 […]
Read More In exercise of the powers conferred by section 41 of the Modaraba Companies and Modaraba (Floatation and Control) Ordinance, 1980 read with clause (b) of section 43 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Act, 1997 and the Finance Division’s Notification No. S.R.O. 698(I)/86, dated 2nd July, 1986, the Securities and Exchange Commission of […]
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 Fatal Accidents was enacted to provide compensation to families for loss occasioned by the death of person caused by actionable wrong. The purpose of this act is to provide the compensation to the descendants of the deceased who lost his life due to the careless driving of the wrong-doer. The Fatal Accidents Act 1846, commonly […]
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 This Act may be called The Railways Act, 1890 and is enacted to consolidate, amend and add to the law relating to Railways. It is applicable to whole of Pakistan and also applies to all citizens of Pakistan wherever they may be. Chapter 2 & 3 of this Act provides the appointment and duties of […]
Read More This Act may be cited as the Punjab Zakat and Ushr Act, 2012 and is enacted to make provisions for assessment, collection and disbursement of Zakat and Ushr in the Punjab. It extends to the whole of the Punjab but as regards payment and recovery of Zakat or Ushr it only applies to Muslim residents […]
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.
Read More This Act may be called Price Control and Prevention of profiteering and Hoarding Act, 1977 and is enacted to provide for price control and prevention of profiteering and hoarding. It is applicable to whole of Pakistan. The Federal Government may delegate power for the purpose of this act to officer or authority subordinate to the […]
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.
This Act may be called The General Clauses Act, 1897 and is enacted to consolidate and extend the General Clauses Act, 1868 and 1887. The object of the Act is to provide uniformity of expression by giving definitions of a series of terms in common use. The General Clauses Act functions as one of the […]
Read More 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 This Act may be called the Oaths Act, 1873 and is enacted to consolidate the law relating to judicial oath, affirmations and declarations and to repeal the law relating to official oaths, affirmations and declarations. It extends to the whole of Pakistan. This law states the authorities to administer oaths and affirmations and the persons […]
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 This Act may be called as Investigation for Fair Trial Act, 2013. The Act was enacted for investigation and collection of evidence by means of modern techniques and devices to prevent and effectively deal with scheduled offences and to regulate the power of law enforcement and intelligence agencies. This Act extends to the whole of […]
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 This Act may be called as the Arbitration Act, 1940 and is enacted to consolidate and amend the law relating to Arbitration in Pakistan. It extends to the whole of Pakistan. The arbitration agreement must be in writing and all the parties to an agreement must agree to settle their matter through arbitration. It provides […]
Read More This Act may be called the Limitation Act, 1908 and is enacted to consolidate and amend the law relating to the limitation of suits, appeals and certain applications to Courts. This Act provides that no legal proceeding shall be initiated after the expiration of time, which is given in the Act. The first schedule describes […]
Read More This Court Fees Act 1870 was enacted on 11th March 1870 in British India. It was later (post partition) adopted and enacted in Pakistan for the purpose of affixing the stamp duty and court fee on the documents presented or to be presented in the Courts and other Public Offices of various jurisdiction across 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.
Read More These Rules shall be called the Supreme Court Rules, 1980. The Supreme Court of Pakistan made these rules in exercise of the powers conferred under Article 191 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The Supreme Court Rules, 1956 were revoked by enactment of the new rules. The Rules describe offices and officers […]
Read More The High Court Rules and Order (Volume IV) were made by the Lahore High Court under Article 202 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973. These Rules provide instructions on various matters connected with the supervision and control to sbe exercised by judicial officers generally over the ministerial establishments attached to their Courts, and by controlling […]
Read More The Rules and Order of the Lahore High Court, Lahore (Volume V) were made by the Lahore High Court under Article 202 of Constitution of Pakistan, 1973. These Rules are related to the proceeding in Lahore High Court. Chapter No. 1 is related to the presentation and reception of appeals and applications for review and […]
Read More The Rules and Orders of the Lahore High Court, Lahore (Volume III) were made by Lahore High Court under Article 202 of Constitution of Pakistan, 1973. These Rules and Orders contain the Instructions to Criminal Courts. These provides the working hours of the Courts and the procedure of institution of proceeding, attendance of accused and […]
Read More The Rules and Orders of the Lahore High Court Lahore (Volume I) were made by Lahore High Court under Article 202 of Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 that provide instruction to the Civil Courts of Punjab. These Rules define jurisdiction of the Civil Courts and manner of appeal and revision. These Rules contain procedure of […]
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 Legal Practitioners & Bar Councils Act, 1973 is an Act that was enacted on 22nd February 1973 for the formation of the bar councils and enrollment of legal practitioners therewith as advocates across Pakistan. The Legal Practitioners & Bar Councils Act, 1973 also regularizes the matters arising to regulate the lawyer bodies matter i.e., elections […]
Read More Islamabad Judicial Service Rules 2011 were promulgated by Islamabad High Court in pursuance of section 6 of Islamabad High Court Act, 2010 read with Article 203 of Constitution of Pakistan and all other enabling powers for establishment of subordinate judiciary for Islamabad capital territory for its functioning under the control and supervision of Islamabad High […]
Read More The Islamabad High Court Act,2012 was enacted on 2nd August 2010 for the purpose of establishing and proper efficient functioning of the Islamabad High Court, established for the Capital Territory of Islamabad and to deal with the matters arising in relation to the working of Islamabad High Court i.e., jurisdiction and appointment of Judges etc.
Read More After the commencement of Family Act 1964, these West Pakistan Family Court Rules, 1965 were enacted on 2nd November 1965 to regularize and govern the matters of family disputes and the process of adjudication before a family court constituted under West Pakistan Family Courts Act, 1964.
Read More The West Pakistan Family Courts Act,1964 was enacted on 18th July 1964 to provide the provisions for establishment of family courts, to expedite the settlement and disposal of disputes relating to marriage, family affairs and matters related therewith. According to the provisions of this Act, party shall include any person whose presence as such is […]
Read More The Succession Act, 1925 was originally enacted on 30th September 1925 in the British India and was later adopted by Pakistan to consolidate the law applicable to intestate and testamentary succession and all the matters arise in relation therewith in Pakistan. Under the Succession Act 1925, Codicil means an instrument made in relation to a […]
Read More This Act may be called The Guardian and Wards Act, 1890. The Guardian and Wards Act is related to the guardianship and welfare of the minor child. The Guardian and Wards Act has application to the whole of Pakistan. The Guardian and Wards Act defines the minor, guardian and the persons who can apply for […]
Read More This Act may be called as Dowry and Bridal Gifts (Restriction) Act, 1976 and is enacted to provide for restriction on dowry and bridal gifts and for matters connected with it. It extends to the whole of Pakistan and applies to all citizens of Pakistan. Under this Act the aggregate value of the dowry and […]
Read More This Ordinance may be called The Conciliation Courts Ordinance, 1961 and is enacted to make provision for the establishment of Conciliation Courts to enable people to settle certain disputes through conciliation. It extends to the whole of Pakistan. Section 3 of this Ordinance in accordance with schedule states all cases, which are included and excluded […]
Read More This Ordinance may be called the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 and is enacted to give effect to certain recommendations of the commission on marriage and Family Laws. No man, during an existing marriage, shall except without permission of the Arbitration Council, contract another marriage. Every marriage solemnized under Muslim Law shall be registered in […]
Read More This Act may be called the Christian Marriage Act, 1872 and is enacted to consolidate and amend the law relating to the solemnization of the marriage of persons professing the Christian religion. It extends to the whole of Pakistan. This Act provides law relating to the persons by whom marriages to be solemnized and registered. […]
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.
Read More The West Pakistan Maintenance of Public Order, Ordinance 1960 is an ordinance that was promulgated on 2nd December 1960 to consolidate and amend laws related to the preventive detention of persons and control of publications for the reason of safety of public peace, public interest, and maintenance of public order. It is enforceable to the […]
Read More The National Assembly of Pakistan enacted the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007 on 23rd February, 2007 in pursuance of Article 67 of the Constitution of the Pakistan, 1973. After various amendments in the Constitution were made, it was necessary to amend the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of […]
Read More These rules may be called the Revised Leave Rules, 1981. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 23 of the Civil Servants Act, 1974 the Governor is pleased to make these rules. They shall apply to all civil servants other than those who were employed before the first day of July, 1978 and opted […]
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 The Punjab Procurement Rules, 2009 were promulgated by Government of the Punjab in exercise of the powers conferred by section 26 of the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority Ordinance 2007. These rules shall apply to all procurements made by all procuring agencies of the Government of the Punjab whether within or outside the Punjab. The procuring […]
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 District Legal Empowerment Committee (Constitution & Functions) Rules, 2011 were made by the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan in exercise of powers conferred by Sub-section (1) of Section 9 of the Law & Justice Commission of Pakistan Ordinance. The rules were made for constitution and regulating the functions of the District Legal Empowerment […]
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 This Act may be cited as the Punjab Partition of Immovable Property Act, 2012 and is enacted to amend and reform the law relating to expeditious partition of immovable property and to provide for ancillary matters. It shall extend to whole of the Punjab. Nothing contained in this Act shall be deemed to affect any […]
Read More This Act may be called the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 and is enacted to amend the law relating to the tenancy of l and in the Punjab. It extends to the whole of the Punjab. This Act provides the right of tenant regarding property and also the conditions when a tenant can be ejected from […]
Read More This Act may be cited as the Punjab Rented Premises Act, 2009. It was enacted to regulate the relationship of l andlord and tenant, to provide a mechanism for settlement of their disputes in an expeditious and cost effective manner. It extends to the whole of the Punjab. This Act provides the creation of tenancy […]
Read More This Act may be called the Punjab Pre-emption Act, 1991 and is enacted to re-enact the existing law relating to pre-emption, so as to bring it in conformity with the Injunctions of Islam as set out in the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah. It extends to the whole of the Punjab. This Act describes when the […]
Read More The Punjab Partition of Immovable Property Act, 2012 was enacted on 5th January 2013 by the Punjab Provincial Assembly in order to reform and amend the laws related to the Partition of Immovable Property, other than agricultural land across the province of Punjab. It expedites partition of immovable property, its process and matters related therewith. […]
Read More This Act may be called The Federal Government L ands and Buildings [Recovery Of Possession] Ordinance, 1965. The Ordinance was promulgated in exercise of powers conferred by Article 29 Sub Clause 1 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 by the president. It extends to the whole of Pakistan and is enacted to provide the speedy recovery […]
Read More This Act may be called the Colonization of Governments L ands (Punjab) Act, 1912 and is enacted to make better provision for the Colonization and Administration of Government L ands in the Punjab. It extends to the whole of the Province of the Punjab except the tribal areas. The Government Tenants (Punjab) Act, 1893 is […]
Read More The Governor of the Punjab promulgated the Punjab Information of Temporary Residents Ordinance, 2015 in exercise of the powers conferred under Clause (1) of Article 128 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973. It is enacted to obtain information about tenants and other temporary residents to develop a database of such persons […]
Read More This Ordinance may be called the Offences Against Property (Enforcement of ‘Hudood’) Ordinance, 1979 and is enacted to modify the existing law relating to certain offences against property, so as to bring it in conformity with the injunctions of Islam as set out in the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah. It extends to the whole of […]
Read More This Act may be called the Illegal Dispossession Act, 2005 and is enacted to protect the lawful owners and occupiers of immovable properties from their illegal or forcible dispossession by the property grabbers. It extends to the whole of Pakistan. The offence under this Act shall be non-cognizable and triable by the Court of Session. […]
Read More This Act may be called the Evacuee Trust Properties (Management and Disposal) Act, 1975 and is enacted to provide for the management and disposal of evacuee properties attached to charitable, religious or educational trusts or institutions. It extends to the whole of Pakistan. It shall come into force at once and shall be deemed to […]
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 This Act may be called the Partnership Act, 1932 and is enacted to define and amend the law relating to partnership. It extends to the whole of Pakistan. This Act defines partnership and provides the procedure of registration and dissolution of a firm. It also defines the relation of partners with one another and with […]
Read More This Act may be called the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2017 and it provides provisions for the incorporation, regulation and winding up of limited liability partnership as body corporate. It extends to the whole of Pakistan. A limited liability partnership shall be a body corporate by registration and shall be a legal entity separate from […]
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 Federal Government enacted the Takaful Rules, 2005 in exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-section (1) of Section 167 of the Insurance Ordinance, 2000 read with Clause LXIV of Section 2 and the second proviso to Section 120. These Rules defines classes and composite of Takaful business and requirements for carrying on business as […]
Read More The Federal Government enacted the Insurance Rules, 2002 in exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-Section (1) of Section 167 of the Insurance Ordinance, 2000 (XXXIX of 2000). Sub-section (6) of Section 4 of the Insurance Ordinance, 2002 provides the restricted classes of insurance business for these Rules. These Rules define procedure of registration of […]
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 President of Pakistan had promulgated the Insurance Ordinance, 2000 on 19th August 2000 repealing the Insurance Act 1938. The Ordinance was enacted to regulate the business of the insurance industry by ensuring the protection of the interests of insurance policy holders.
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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