FAQs related to PPRA
Q. What is the minimum time frame to respond to procurement advertisements? A. In conformity with the terms stated in the Public Procurement Rule 2004 rule 13, the minimum time frame is not less than 15 days for the purpose of competitive national bidding and 30-day time period for the purpose of competitive international bidding....Read More
Laws of Business Formation in Pakistan
Partnership A partnership is the most common form of business formation in Pakistan. Typically, in most businesses, the mode of partnership is formed where there is a need for flexibility in organizational structures and relationship formality between partners. In Pakistan, there is no mandatory obligation to register partnership business; however, there are a few...Read More
The Procedure of Divorce in Pakistan
The procedure of legal divorce in Pakistan is different for males and females. Males have to file their divorce case in arbitration council whereas females have to file their divorce case, which is called khula, in the family court. The detailed legal divorce procedure for both males and females is given below. For Males: The...Read More
Difference Between Nikkah and Court Marriage in Pakistan
Many people are still confused about the difference between a nikkah and court marriage in Pakistan. Let’s discuss and clear the concept between the two terms: In Pakistan, if a person plans to do court marriage, the lawyer will get the nikkah done through a nikkah khwan, who is already on the law firm’s panel....Read More
The Law of Recovery of Advance Payments
In a situation where the case of advance payment is involved, upon breach of contract, the recovery of those payments is dependent whether the party has paid a part of the deposit as a guarantee or it is a part of or the whole payment in advance. If the respective payment is a deposit, contingent...Read More
The Right Of Lien And Right Of Retention Laws In Pakistan
The right of lien and right of retention are two different security terms, yet they seem to be written together in many contracts. According to the law, a lien is the legal right of a creditor while the right of retention is the right of a creditor to hold the items until the debtor pays...Read More
All You Need to Know About Foreign Investments in Pakistan
Pakistan’s corporate and investment laws officially allow the sectors of the national economy to have total equity of wholly-owned subsidiaries that too with 100% repatriation rights transmittable through any commercial bank. For property and currency-related matters, foreign investors are also provided with legal protection, and in case of any occurrence of matters, the investors will...Read More
Civil Service Laws
Civil Service Laws “Civil service” refers to the body of government officials who are employed in civil occupations that are neither political nor judicial. A well-functioning Civil Service helps foster good policy making, effective service delivery, accountability and responsibility in utilizing public resources which are the characteristics of good governance. The importance of civil services...Read More
Dishonouring of Cheque
Dishonoring of Cheque or Cheque Bounce : FAQs What are the conditions that make the dishonouring of a cheque an offence in Pakistan? When cheque is issued dishonestly by one person to the other. In what circumstances is the dishonouring of a cheque not an offence in Pakistan? Each case has its own facts and...Read More
Registration of Foreign Companies in Pakistan
Law governing registration of foreign companies in Pakistan Foreign companies are subject to the requirements of Sections 434 to 443 of the Companies Act, 2017 [“Act”]. In this behalf, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan [“SECP”] has issued S.R.O. 1224 (I)/2018 dated 5 October, 2018 where under it has issued Foreign Companies Regulations, 2018 [“Regulations”]....Read More