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Pakistani law explained in plain language: constitutional, family, criminal, property and labor law at the intersection of technology and justice.
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Cheque Bounce in Pakistan: Section 489-F Explained
A bounced cheque is a criminal offence in Pakistan under Section 489-F PPC. What the law says, the punishment, and the steps to take.
Huzaifa Shoukat
Khula in Pakistan: How a Woman Can Ask for Divorce
Khula lets a wife end her marriage through the Family Court even when the husband refuses to divorce her. Here is how it works in Pakistan.
Huzaifa Shoukat
Maternity Leave in Pakistan: Law, Duration, Protection
Maternity leave in Pakistan: how many weeks by province, what it pays, and what to do if your employer refuses.
Huzaifa Shoukat
Filing for Divorce in Pakistan: Costs, Courts, Timeline
Where to file for divorce in Pakistan, what it costs, and how long it takes. The court fee is Rs 15. The timeline is the part people get...
Huzaifa Shoukat
Rent Agreement in Pakistan: What It Must Say
What a rent agreement in Pakistan must contain, when it needs registration and stamping, and the rules on deposits, rent increases and eviction.
Huzaifa Shoukat
Living Separately Without Divorce in Pakistan: What the Law Says
Can husband and wife live separately without divorce in Pakistan? Yes. The marriage stays valid. Here is what changes: maintenance, custody, and court cases.
Huzaifa Shoukat
Can an FIR Be Cancelled in Pakistan? Yes, Here Is How
In Pakistan an FIR cannot be cancelled by the complainant or the police alone. A magistrate's order, a compromise, or a court is needed. Here is how.
Huzaifa Shoukat
Iddat After Divorce: Duration and Rules in Pakistan
Iddat after divorce in Pakistan is three menstrual cycles, three months, or until delivery. Here is what the law says and what changes.
Huzaifa Shoukat
Free Legal Aid in Pakistan: How to Get a Lawyer Without Paying
Free legal aid in Pakistan is a real right. Here is who qualifies, which bodies provide it, and how to apply step by step.
Huzaifa Shoukat