PEMRA Ordinance and Media Freedom
By Pir Abdul Wahid Advocate (This article is a ‘work-in-progress’ and I will keep updating it after further research.As a former legal counsel for PEMRA and its related media cases,…
Redefining Legal Excellence, Embracing Digital Horizons
By Pir Abdul Wahid Advocate (This article is a ‘work-in-progress’ and I will keep updating it after further research.As a former legal counsel for PEMRA and its related media cases,…
You can contact us at pirwahid@joshandmak.com for legal advice based on the information given below: Pakistan as a member of WTO and signatory to the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects…
The Indus Water Treaty, established in 1960 between India and Pakistan, is a cornerstone agreement in the management of the Indus River System. Following the independence of both countries, this…
The Income Tax Ordinance of 2001, which became effective in 2002, marked a significant shift in Pakistan’s taxation framework. This ordinance superseded the 1979 Tax Ordinance for all income years…
Update as of 12 September We have now received a copy of the Policy (official) and it has been placed at our OREM Portal.Please click here to access it. Update…
As we get many legal queries regarding such terms as those listed below from our foreign clients having to deal with the local law of Pakistan, we have prepared another…
Introduction to the Glossary of Legal and Latin Terms, Phrases, and Concepts This glossary is a meticulously compiled resource of legal and Latin terms, phrases, and concepts, designed to serve…
At Josh and Mak International, we understand the importance of clarity and effective communication when dealing with clients requiring guidance on Pakistani Land Property records and we aim provide them…
By Pir Abdul Wahid (Advocate) Local Laws Basically, the Government of Pakistan does not recognize indigenous peoples in Pakistan. Any reference to them is made with the term “tribal”. As…
By Pir Abdul Wahid (Advocate High Court) Pakistan’s first forest policy was announced in 1955, followed by the forest policies of 1962, 1975, 1980, 1988, 1991 and 200121. The current…
By Pir Abdul Wahid (Advocate High Court) and Barrister Aemen Maluka Introduction The media in Pakistan is a great source of information via both its electronic and paper divisions it…
Author: Senior Partner Josh and Mak Barrister Aemen Zulfikar Maluka; Co-written by Senior Managing Partner Pir Abdul Wahid (Advocate High Court) We are happy to announce that our article on…
Introduction Pakistan’s media landscape, dynamic and evolving, operates under a structured regulatory framework primarily governed by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). This framework ensures that broadcast media and…
Incentives for foreign and local investment in the Power Sector of Pakistan Exemption from Corporate Income Tax, Turnover Tax and Withholding Tax, no Sales Tax, only 5% concessionary Import Duty…
Recent Development July 2014 According to recent news, an Australian, US and Canadian consortium of mining and financial companies is about to renew its offer to make a bid of…
In 2014, The Minerals Development Department in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has granted 226 exploration licenses and mining leases today to private companies and investors in Malakand Division. These permissions include nine…
July 2014: Recently Indonesia’s antigraft body has broadened its supervisory function in the mining sector to include the observation of practices of mining companies that hold contracts of works.As of…
Update: This Policy Is Now Available on Our Website at OREM.Click here The new Pakistan (KPK) Mineral Policy for 2014 is due to be launched by the KPK provincial government…
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