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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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Chief Justice of Sindh High Court: Role and Recent History
Courts & Procedure
3 min read

Chief Justice of Sindh High Court: Role and Recent History

Who heads the High Court in Sindh, how they get the job, and how long they serve. Plain answers about the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court.

Huzaifa ShoukatHuzaifa Shoukat
Abortion Law in Pakistan: What the PPC Really Says
Legal Tech
4 min read

Abortion Law in Pakistan: What the PPC Really Says

Abortion is a crime in Pakistan under the Penal Code, with narrow exceptions. Here is what sections 338 to 338-C actually say.

Huzaifa ShoukatHuzaifa Shoukat
How Many High Courts Are There in Pakistan?
Courts & Procedure
5 min read

How Many High Courts Are There in Pakistan?

How many High Courts does Pakistan have? Five. One for each province and one for the capital. What each one does, who sits on it, and how to...

Huzaifa ShoukatHuzaifa Shoukat
China Visa from Pakistan: Application Guide
Visa & Immigration
6 min read

China Visa from Pakistan: Application Guide

China visa from Pakistan: it is free to apply but the service centre charges you. What you need, the documents, the online steps and the real cost.

Huzaifa ShoukatHuzaifa Shoukat
Check Property Tax Online: A Quick Guide in Pakistan
Property Law
5 min read

Check Property Tax Online: A Quick Guide in Pakistan

Check your property tax in Pakistan: what you owe, whether it is paid, and how to look up current tax and arrears on the official portals.

Huzaifa ShoukatHuzaifa Shoukat
Umrah Visa from Pakistan: The Legal Steps
Visa & Immigration
6 min read

Umrah Visa from Pakistan: The Legal Steps

Pakistani passport holders cannot apply for an Umrah visa on Nusuk directly. Here is the licensed operator route, documents, fees, vaccines, and season dates.

Huzaifa ShoukatHuzaifa Shoukat
How to Check Your Tax Filer Status in Pakistan
Tax & FBR
6 min read

How to Check Your Tax Filer Status in Pakistan

Check your tax filer status in Pakistan in 2 minutes. Use the free FBR SMS to 9966 or the online ATL portal.

Huzaifa ShoukatHuzaifa Shoukat
How to Check Your Hajj Visa Online in Pakistan
Visa & Immigration
5 min read

How to Check Your Hajj Visa Online in Pakistan

How to check your Hajj visa online in Pakistan: the official Saudi and Pakistani portals, what the statuses mean, and what you need before the visa is issued.

Huzaifa ShoukatHuzaifa Shoukat
Token Tax on Vehicles in Pakistan: How to Pay It Online
Tax & FBR
5 min read

Token Tax on Vehicles in Pakistan: How to Pay It Online

How to pay your vehicle token tax online in Pakistan in a few minutes. Official steps for Punjab and Sindh, plus the early payment rebate.

Huzaifa ShoukatHuzaifa Shoukat