Family laws in pakistan
Table of Contents 1. Introduction The case of Sohail Ahmed v. Mst. Samreena Rasheed Memon (2024 SCMR 634) revolves around a dispute regarding the jurisdiction of Family Courts in Pakistan and the dissolution of marriage through Khula. The dispute centers on whether Family Courts in Pakistan can entertain cases when one party, in this case, […]
Tax Exemption for Residents of Former Tribal Areas: Court Decision
Table of Contents 1. Introduction In the case of Messrs Sardar Wali Khan Carriage Contractor vs. Government of Pakistan, the petitioner challenged the income tax and withholding tax demands for services provided in the former Tribal Areas, now part of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The petitioner requested tax exemptions under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. 2. […]
Understanding SECP CEO Appointment Dispute: Legal Insights in Pakistan
Table of Contents 1. Introduction The case 2024 C L D 1118 focuses on an appeal filed by the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (Appellant) against the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). The dispute arose from SECP’s rejection of the Appellant’s request for prior approval to appoint a Chief Executive. The SECP’s Appellate Bench […]
How to Obtain Citizenship and CNIC in Pakistan: A Guide for Foreign Nationals
Advocate Muhammad AminContact: 0313 9708019 Table of Contents Introduction Are you a foreign national married to a Pakistani citizen or born in Pakistan? If so, obtaining citizenship and a Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) might seem complicated. This guide, based on the judgment in PLD 2024 Balochistan 33, explains the legal requirements, your rights, and […]
Pre-Arrest Bail in Kidnapping Cases: Legal Protections for Parents in Pakistan
If you face accusations of kidnapping your own child, the situation can quickly become overwhelming. It’s important to know the legal protections available to you. In the case 2024 M L D 1309 (Sindh), a father was accused of kidnapping his daughters. However, the court ruled that the case was about a family dispute over […]