Blog Archives - Khalid Zafar & Associates

Types of Trade Association

For issuance of license to a trade organization should either be a chamber or association of any of the following types: 1. Chamber having minimum of one hundred and...

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Documents Required for Registration of Trade Organization

The application of a trade organization shall be accompanied by the following documents: Name and profiles of sponsors of trade organizations; A copy of the national identity card of...

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Official Secrets Act – Explained in Detail


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Licensing Stages for EMIs (Electronic Money Institutions)

There are three stages in which the prospective Electronic Money Institution (“EMI”) are granted license by State Bank of Pakistan. First stage is “In Principle” approval. Second stage is...

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Licensing Procedure and Conditions for EMIs (Electronic Money Institutions)


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EMI – Electronic Money Institutions

EMI or Electronic Money Institution means a non-banking entity duly authorized by State Bank of Pakistan to issue means of payments in the form of electronic money. Electronic Money...

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Justice Qazi Faez Isa’s Judgment


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Law related to Tree Cutting as Crime and Protection of Trees

Trees play a vital role in overcoming the environment pollution issues. There are numerous laws which either protect the cutting of the trees or give directions to plant the...

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Lahore Smog Issue (Smog Laws for Punjab)

Smog is a major problem in the fields of Punjab and specifically in Lahore. The problem gets adverse in October and continues till March each year when air pollution...

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FEDERAL BUDGET 2023-24

     Download Pdf version of Budget 2023-24 Some important points from Budget: The government of Pakistan presented budget for fiscal year 2023-24 on Friday. Business Recorder takes a...

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How to Registered a TRUST in Pakistan

The old law for creating a trust in Pakistan was Trust Act, 1882 which was initially a federal statue and was adopted by provinces after devolution of powers to...

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Section 124 A of PPC declared repugnant to the Constitution

The Lahore High Court , Lahore has declared the law of sedition as contained in Section 124 A of Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 against the fundamental rights  enshrined under...

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Judgment of Athar Minallah J in the election matter of Punjab Assembly

In respect of the issue in hand for conducting elections of Provincial Assembly of Punjab within 90 days Mr. Justice Athar Minallah has given a detailed decision in support...

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Judgement of Justice Mansoor Ali Shah in election matter of Punjab Provincial Assembly

In respect of the issue in hand for conducting elections of Provincial Assembly of Punjab within 90 days two judges of the larger bench namely Mr. Justice Mansor Shah...

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Background of Supreme Court Suo Moto in Punjab Provincial Assembly Election Matter

A dispute arose in appointing a date for elections in Punjab after dissolution of Provincial Assembly of Punjab. A political party i.e. Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (“PTI”) filed a writ petition...

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Question of Law framed in Supreme Court Suo Moto Case of Punjab Provincial Assembly Election Matters

The following questions were framed in Suo Moto case of Supreme Court (SMC No. 1 of 2023)  regarding conducting the elections of Punjab Provincial Assembly in light of the...

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Lawyers Protection in Pakistan

The profession of lawyers plays a pivotal role in the administration of justice, the defense of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. However, the incidents of assault,...

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Benami Prohibition Act and its Objectives

      Read More: Benami Transaction Act, 2017 (بینامی ٹرانزیکشن ایکٹ 2017) Benami Meaning and Origin Jurisdiction of Civil Courts in Benami Transactions

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Jurisdiction of Civil Courts in Benami Transactions

Read More: Benami Transaction Act, 2017 (بینامی ٹرانزیکشن ایکٹ 2017) Benami Meaning and Origin Benami Prohibition Act and its Objectives

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Benami Meaning and Origin

            Read More: Benami Transaction Act, 2017 (بینامی ٹرانزیکشن ایکٹ 2017) Benami Prohibition Act and its Objectives Jurisdiction of Civil Courts in Benami Transactions

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The Right of Information In Pakistan

The right of information is a fundamental right which was inserted in the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan as Article 19 -A vide 18th amendment in the year 2010....

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Forms of Dumping

There are a number of circumstances which are considered the main reasons for dumping, a brief description about these conditions are as follows: Predatory Dumping: Predation is a situation...

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Anti Dumping Laws in Pakistan

In Pakistan the concerned legislation for Anti-Dumping is the Anti-Dumping Duties Act, 2015 (the “Anti-Dumping Law”) which has repealed the Anti-Dumping Duties Ordinance, 2000. Before enactment of Anti-Dumping Duties...

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Fuel Adjustment Cost On Electricity Bills

Fuel Adjustment Cost On Electricity Bills

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Sales Tax is not applicable on lawyers

Sales Tax is not applicable on lawyers

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SUO MOTO CASE NO.1 OF 2022 (SHORT JUDGEMENT)

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday set aside a ruling by the deputy speaker of the national parliament that had blocked an opposition-led vote of no confidence against Prime Minister...

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JUDGMENT SHEET IN THE LAHORE HIGH COURT MULTAN BENCH MULTAN JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

“For a man, new car owned is like a first girlfriend who introduced us to the feelings of butterflies in the tummy and goose bumps across the skin. It...

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IGNORANCE OR MISTAKE OF LAW CAN BE AN EXCUSE

The general principal of law is that “ignorance of law is not an excuse” i.e. maxim IGNORANTIA JURIS NON EXCUSANT which, means that if someone breaks the law, he...

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IGNORANTIA JURIS NON EXCUSANT

Legal principles are assumed to make up an important part of jurisprudence. To understand the concept, it can be stated that legal principles are the norms, or the limitations...

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The newly promulgated Succession Act, 2021 and its impact on lawyer’s livelihood

The beauty and sanctity of the legal profession lies in its diversity pertaining to address range of issues. Over years the prestigious profession of law has observed shifting dimensions...

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SBP introduces innovative SME Asaan Finance scheme (SAAF)

*Summary of SAAF* 1.Asan Finance Scheme introduced by SBP under brand name of *SAAF* Dated 16.08.2021. It is *collateral Free* scheme for New and Established SMEs upto *Rs.10 M*....

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Judgment of Qazi Faez Isa Case

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Types of Cyber Crimes in Pakistan

The law dealing with cyber crimes in Pakistan is Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (“Act”) which is applicable to every citizen of Pakistan wherever he may be and...

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Categories of Cyber Crimes

Cyber crime consists of illegal activity conducted on a computer. Traditional cyber crimes were the hackers trying to break into computer networks and criminals started to infect the computer...

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ECONOMIC IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON PAKISTAN

The corona virus (COVID-19) is sweeping the globe and causing colossal damage to human lives; the figure of death almost exceeding 150,000 and still the virus is spreading like...

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“A kite is a simple and harmless product”

interview “A kite is a simple and harmless product” — Advocate Khalid Zafar, a kite enthusiast and hobbyist whose fight for bringing the sport back has come a long...

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پتنگ سازوں کی زندگی پر (بسنت / پتنگ بازی) پر پابندی کے اثرات

پنجاب حکومت نے سال 2006 سے بسنت اور پتنگ بازی سے متعلق سرگرمیوں پر پابندی لگا رکھی ہے-پابندی کے اس دور میں پتنگ سازی اور اسکی تجارت سے, ضلع...

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ضلعی پتنگ باز تنظیم کاثقافت کش کردار اورفن کا جنازه

پتنگ بازی پنجاب کی صدیوں پرانی روایت ہے۔ بسنت پنجاب کا سب سے بڑا، بھر پور اور مشہور تہوار ہے۔ پتنگ بازی اور بسنت کے تہوار کا ایک دوسرے...

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Kite Flying Act – A Defective Legislation

Punjab Prohibition of Dangerous Kite Flying Activities Ordinance, 2001 as amended vide Punjab Prohibition of Kite Flying (Amendment) Act, 2009 (the “Kite Flying Legislation”) was enacted to control the...

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Conviction of former Pakistani President: General Pervez Musharraf

A special Court comprising Peshawar High Court Chief Justice Waqar Ahmed Seth, Justice Nazar Akbar of the Sindh High Court and Justice Shahid Karim the Lahore High Court awarded...

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Babri Mosque Verdict — Detailed Judgement by Indian Supreme Court

India’s Supreme Court on Saturday ruled in favor of a Hindu group in a long-running legal battle over a centuries-old religious site Babri mosque in Ayodhya, also claimed by...

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Kulbhushan Jadhav —- Judgement Crux

Kalbhushan Jadhav was a spy caught in Pakistan and convicted by Pakistan Military Courts. The case was brought to International Court of Justice in which the execution of Jadhav...

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REMAND AND ITS KINDS

Rem and and its kinds  A comparative study of Pakistani and Indian Criminal Law Rem and is commonly called in common law jurisdictions as pre-trial detention. The detention and...

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Judgment of High Court in KASB Bank merger with Bank Islami

KASB Merger Case KASB Bank Limited (“Bank”) was a Pakistani bank and was subjected to action by the Federal Government and the State Bank of Pakistan under Section 47 of the Banking...

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Budget Brief 2019 PDF

Budget Brief 2019 PDF Version Budget Brief for the financial year 2019 – 2020 can be reviewed by clicking the above PDF link.

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Budget Brief 2019

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After suspension of operations under Sections 22-A & 22-B Cr.P.C.

It is unfortunate that general public is feeling helpless in the h ands of police and resorting to social media. Pakistan inherited colonial legacy as far as administrative institutions...

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Repercussions of Suspension of Court Operations under Sec. 22 A, Cr.P.C.

  Pakistani State and society is witnessing a behavioral pattern of regression and the Police is a prime example of the same. Lack of legal modernization and integrity in...

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Functions of Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan

Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (“Commission“) was established by promulgating Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan Ordinance, 1979. The Commission has the following functions to perform: The Commission...

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Functions of National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (“NJPMC”)

The National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (“NJPMC”) was formed under Ordinance LXXI of 2002. The National Judicial (P0licy Making) Committee Ordinance, 2002 stipulates that National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee...

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POWERS OF JUSTICE OF PEACE, TO ISSUE DIRECTIONS UNDER SECTION 22-A(6)(i) Cr.P.C.

POWERS OF JUSTICE OF PEACE, TO ISSUE DIRECTIONS UNDER SECTION 22-A(6)(i) Cr.P.C.   Special provisions of S. 22-A(6)(iii), Cr.P.C. explicitly providers that Sessions Judge acting as Ex-officio justice of...

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Objects of 22-A and 22-B laid down by the Superior Courts of Pakistan

Objects of 22-A and 22-B laid down by the Superior Courts of Pakistan On November 21, 2002 ex-officio Justice of the Peace in Pakistan were conferred an additional role...

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History of term ‘Justice of Peace’ inserted as Sections 22-A & 22-B Cr.P.C., 1898

The word ‘justice of peace’ has been derived from Britain by the framers of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1989. Justice of Peace is a judicial officer of lower court...

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Supreme Court Verdict in TLP’s sit-in case

Supreme Court verdict in TLP sit-in case The Supreme Court verdict on TLP’s sit-in case brought to the fore a number of important matters. The Apex Court has examined...

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Finance Supplementary (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019

Finance Supplementary Second Amendment Bill 2019   Key Highlights of mini budget 2019 Withholding tax withdrawn on cash withdrawal from banking system by return filers. The minimum tax regime...

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DHA City Case Supreme Court Verdict

DHA City Decision Full Text DHA City Verdict is a l and mark judgement given by Honourable Supreme Court of Pakistan in the Human Rights case No. 96122 of...

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Nawaz Sharif Case Judgement

Nawaz Sharif NAB Judgement

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Best Lawyer or Best Law Firm

Best lawyer or the best law firm is a self-praising term used in online portals of lawyers while promoting one law firm and advertising oneself as a lawyer. The...

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ASIA BIBI BLASPHEMY CASE — Detailed Judgement of Supreme Court

PDF ASIA JUDGEMENT Asia Bibi blasphemy case has been decided by the Supreme Court of Pakistan whereby the judgments of the High Court as well as the Trial Court...

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Kite Flying Laws [the Defects and Improvements Suggested in Legislation]

There are two legislations/rules/regulations in field regarding kite flying in Punjab. The first one is Punjab Prohibition of Dangerous Kite Flying Activities Ordinance, 2001 as amended vide Punjab Prohibition...

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Effect of Ban on Basant/Kite Flying Activities on Livelihoods of Kite Makers and Home Based Workers

The Government of Punjab has put a ban on Basant and kite sports related activities since year 2006. At the time of putting a ban on kite manufacturing and...

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History of the Ban of Basant in Pakistan

History of the Ban of Basant in Pakistan is a story of grievance. The event of ‘Basant’ is a historic spring festival in Punjab. Amritsar, Lahore, and Kasur were...

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Allahabad HC issues notice to online portals for advertising and soliciting of lawyers

The Bench of Justices Devendra Kumar Arora and Rajan Roy issued notice in a petition filed by advocate Yash Bharadwaj bringing to light the “commercial exploitation of the noble...

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Finance Supplementary (Amendment) Act, 2018

FinanceSupplementary(Amendment)Bill2018 The amendment in laws related to taxes and duties are made vide Finance Supplementary (Amendment) Act, 2018

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Indian Supreme Court Legalizes Homosexuality — The Detailed Judgement

Indian Judgement on Homosexuality

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Killing the Culture and Death of Art by District Kite Flying Association

Click here to Read The Article In Urdu The culture of Kite Flying is centuries old tradition in Punjab. ‘Basant’ is the biggest and best known festival of Punjab....

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Legal structures for forming Startups in Pakistan.

The term “Startup” is in usage for describing a new business venture wherein, entrepreneurs and/or companies harmoniously combine their skills, ideas and financial resources to generate new business activity...

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Comprehensive list of labor legislations

Comprehensive list of labor legislations applicable to organizations, commercial establishments, industrial establishments and factories in Pakistan. Employees’ Old Age Benefits Act, 1976; Provincial Employees’ Social Security Ordinance, 1965; The...

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Security Clearance Requirement for Chinese/Foreigners Registering/Acquiring a company in Pakistan.

At the time of filing documents for registration of company or filing of share transfer documents and intimation of appointment of new director on Form 29, security clearance documents...

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