Harassment can be a variety of things in Pakistan; workplace harassment, police harassment, cyber harassment, or harassment by private persons. The Constitution of Pakistan grants the rights to life, dignity, and freedom from unlawful interference. Victims can go to Sessions…
In Pakistan, filing a false FIR is not unusual in matters of property disputes, bias, or political rivalry. A false FIR may lead to wrongful harassment, wrongful arrest, and consequential damage to reputation. Thankfully, the law provides remedies, including a…
In Pakistan, a Petition for Pre-Arrest Bail (also referred to as Anticipatory Bail) will be made if a person anticipates arrest in a criminal case—often resulting from the falsity or mala fide intention of the complainant. As a pre-arrest remedy,…
In Pakistan, when a party to a contract does not meet or refuses to meet the agreed obligations, the other party can file a civil suit for specific performance, commonly a Civil Suit for Contract Fulfillment. Specific relief, specifically specific…
In a surprising and much-welcomed move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made a big change to how you can become a filer in 2025 — and it’s now easier than ever. Whether you were a non-filer or a…
When a court allows an application for pre-arrest bail, the decision is usually documented through a court order. However, a certificate of pre-arrest bail approval may also be issued for official confirmation—especially for law enforcement agencies, lawyers, or to present…
In Pakistan, a bail that is granted can be revoked if the accused misuses the privilege given by the court. There are provisions in the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and case law stipulating that the conduct of the accused…
In this digital age, electronic crime, whether unauthorized access, data theft, or other types of online defamation or harassment, has grown rapidly in Pakistan. Electronic crime is prosecuted under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (PECA). Suppose an individual…
Contempt of Court is an important issue in Pakistan. It can involve either disobedience or disrespect (through actions or words) towards the judiciary and the orders or rulings that the judiciary issues. Contempt attacks the authority and dignity of the…
In the FBR Income Tax Return for the Tax Year 2025, one of the most common sources of income for salaried individuals, pensioners, and freelancers is profit earned from their bank accounts, deposits, and savings certificates. This is taxed under…