Lately there has been an influx of queries from both sides at our firm about non-compete clauses which have been glorified due to their promise of protecting large
Dear Pakistani Mothers and Fathers and Guardians of lovely marriageable female children, First of all congratulations on having a daughter or two or five of them….regardless of what people tell
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Every year, we get quite a few queries where foreign companies complain that somehow they feel they have been played unfairly by the local state departments in Pakistan,
Quite a few of our clients who are operating internationally corporate seats in Key EU/US destinations find Pakistan to be a very attractive jurisdiction for bidding on procurement
We have recently received a lot of complaints from overseas Pakistanis that once they set out to sell their property or buy property in Pakistan , they are
A few days back, a client of our firm (local business supplier) faced a particularly difficult bundle of clauses from a Third Party contractor they needed to make
Query Our father recently married another woman and has banished us to live with our maternal Uncle..He says that he will carry out our education duties but he
Query on Pollution Mafia A certain mafia in my locality is criminally spraying pollutants and drugs on the roads in heavy traffic to cause accidents. Upon my compliant,
Client Query 183:- Hi, wanted to ask that in case of contracts for hiring of services, specifically for outsourced staff, is it allowed to incorporate in tender documents
Client Query 182:- Hi, Wanted to ask that can a local company bid in foreign currency under international tender? Bilal Ahmed, USA Answer:- Thank you very much
Client Query 181:- Hi, how are you? Wanted to ask that can seek additional documents during technical evaluation, when bids are invited according to Single stage- two-envelope procedure 36(b)?
Client Query 180:- Hello, We intend to purchase a couple of horses for our riding school at the Academy. Tenders were held twice but no one could fulfill the
Client Query 179:- Hello, hope all is well at your end. Wanted to discuss that, it is submitted that for hiring of janitorial services, tender was publicized with the
Client Query 178:- Hi, wanted to ask that if bids are invited according to rule 36 (b) where in technical bids have been opened and forwarded for technical evaluation
Client Query 176:- Hi, Wanted to ask that if bids invited through Rule 36(b) and during technical evaluation , can procuring agency seek additional or supplementary documents actually
Client Query 175:- Hi, Hope all is well at your end. Wanted to discuss a scenario with you. Actually there was an organisation which was unable to open the
Client Query 174:-Hi, Hope all is well at your end? Can you please intimate rule to cancel the invitation to tender before its opening? Nida Salman, UK
Client Query 173:- Hi, wanted to ask that can a local company bid in foreign currency under international tender? Rafay Zaman, USA Answer:-Thank you for writing
Client Query 172:- Hi, Hope all is well at your end. Wanted to ask that can one seek additional documents during technical evaluation, when bids are invited according
Client Query 171:- Hi, wanted to discuss a scenario with you. Initially supply order for 126 items was awarded. Now the department wants to revise this initially awarded supply order
Client Query 170:- Hello, we intend to purchase a couple of horses for our riding school at the Academy. Tenders were held twice but no one could fulfill the
Client Query 169:- Hi, Hope all is well at your end? It is submitted that for hiring of janitorial services, tender was publicized with the procurement method of single
Client Query 168:- Hi, wanted to discuss that bids invited according to rule 36 (b) where in technical bids have been opened and forwarded for technical evaluation according
Client Query 166:- Hi, wanted to ask that is it a must to issue bidding document to a firm, already per qualified for the project by a procuring agency
Client Query 164:-Hi, wanted to ask that if the selected supplier fails to provide samples and does not or is hesitant to abide by the terms and conditions,
Client Query 163:- Hi, wanted to ask that is a Procuring Agency reserve the right to increase or decrease the quantity? Fayyaz Ahmed, Spain Answer:- Thank you
Client Query 162:- Hi, Wanted to ask that if, Bids are invited through Rule 36(b) and during technical evaluation then can a procuring agency seek additional or supplementary
Client Query 161:- Hi, Can you please intimate a rule to cancel the invitation to tender before its opening? Usman Haroon, UK Answer:- Thank you for writing to us.
Client Query 160:- Hi, wanted to discuss that if a procurement agency enters in a contract to purchase I.T Equipment from a local supplier (which is partner of
Client Query 159:-Hi, wanted to ask that in case of Negotiated Tendering procurement method, can procuring agency hold technical discussions and price negotiations with at least one bidder (lowest
Client Query 158:- HI, wanted to ask in order for placing tenders in the press for appointment of General Sales Agents for Passengers and Cargo abroad, is it
Client Query 157:- Hi, wanted to ask that can a procuring agency prequalify suppliers/contractors for goods of miscellaneous items (separately for stationary items, computer consumables, furniture fixtures, sports
Client Query 156:- Hi, can you please guide me the procedure of PPRA that if we want to purchase electronic equipment on urgent basis as in TV station, etc. So
Client Query 155:- Hi, wanted to ask that after pre-qualification of suppliers and contractors for goods of miscellaneous items i.e. stationary, computer consumables, furniture fixtures, sports items etc.,
Client Query 153:- Hi, wanted to ask that for how much period, services agreement can be made with a party according to PPRA Rules? Thanks Mohsin Awan, UK
Client Query 152:- Hi, wanted to discuss that a firm has forwarded its technical proposal for a case study required by Pakistan. If this firm gets highest marks and
Client Query 151:- Hi, Wanted to ask that we had given a tender notice for construction of two buildings, and received bids in result. After opening of bids we
Client Query 149:- Hi, hope all is well at your end! We have invited separate technical and commercial bids through competitive bidding for construction works. However, during technical
Client Query 148:- Hi, would you kindly advise applicability of PPRA on obtaining legal services or hiring of Attorney? Keeping in view of its emergent requirement according to
Client Query 147:- Hi, wanted to ask that one of the Public Company floated the tender in year 2015, both technical & commercial envelopes was also opened, then tender
Client Query 146:- Hi, as per Rule-40 of PPRA Rules, negotiation is not admissible. In this connection it may be advised whether a lowest bidder can offer discount in
Client Query 145:- Hi, wanted to ask that can you please let us know that a procouring agency can set his limit up to 5-lac for quotation works? Thanks!
Client Query 144:- Hello, wanted to ask that can a procuring agency will invite the Bids from experienced firms in accordance with scope of work? Please if you
Client Query 143:- Hi, Can you please guide us if a procouring agency announces bid evaluation report on the 10th day of the month. As per PPRA rule 35
Client Query 142:- Hi, wanted to discuss a scenario with you that PPL is pioneer of the Natural Gas Industry in the country and has been a frontline player
Client Query 141:- Hi, Hope you doing well. Wanted to ask that in normal procurement process of Public Sector Organizations, where 25% increase and decrease of purchase order
Client Query 140:- Hi, wanted to discuss a scenario with you! Actually if we see that in oil & gas fields the cash purchase committees are constituted to meet
Client Query 139:- Hi, wanted to confirm that is the performance guarantee in shape of Insurance Bond from AA rating company acceptable for provision of consultancy services? Nasir
Client Query 138:- Hi, wanted to ask that if a firm/company or any other supplier is blacklisted by a government department/organization permanently or temporarily , then what shall
Client Query 137:- Hi, wanted to ask that in case of Negotiated Tendering procurement method, can procuring agency hold technical discussions and price negotiations with Principal Supplier who
Client Query 135:- Hi, hope all is well at your end! We intend to pre-qualify contractors for hiring of temporary manpower services. For inviting applications for prequalification, please
Client Query 134:- Hi, Under National or International Competitive Bidding can a procuring agency award contract for High-Tech Equipment/Machines along with their yearly Service Level Agreement (SLA) for
Client Query 133:- Hi, you are requested to guide us if any PPRA Rule allowed us to consider quotations by email or suggest any other alternate to proceed
Client Query 132:- Hello, can you please guide in accordance to PPRA rules that either we declare the bid as non responsive or responsive if the bidder has quoted
Client Query 131:- Hi, wanted to ask that is it permissible in accordance with Public Procurement Regulation 2004 , to invite bids from particular companies or institutions , whereas
Client Query 130:- Hi, wanted to ask that as per PPRA Rules what are the criteria for Direct Contracting? Locally as well as internationally? Thanks Jehanzeb Aftab,
Client Query 129:- Hi, Hope everything is well at your end? We had advertised for the construction of animal shed, only one bid was received on closing date. On
Client Query 128:- Hi, wanted to ask that for our different jobs, both in office and field, we always require services of skilled, semi skilled and non-skilled manpower.
Client Query 127:- Hi, wanted to discuss a scenario with you for which wanted advice. Actually request for Quotation under PPRA Rule (42)(b), atleast three quotations are required
Client Query 126:- Hi, hope you doing? Wanted to ask that in normal procurement practices the public entities follow the PPRA Rules 2004 for purchasing goods, works and
Client Query 124:- Greetings! Hope all is well at your end! Wanted to take advice from you that if bid security is less for example Rs.200/- less than the
Client Query 123:- Hi, wanted to ask that what Standard bidding document will be used for a store supply contract? Thanks Rida Jamal, USA Answer:- Thank
Client Query 120:- Hello, wanted to clarify that according to Rule 45 (Closing of Contract), where stated that “Defect liability or maintenance by the contractor as specified in
Client Query 119:- Hi, Hope everything is well at your end? As per the PPRA Rules can you confirm that for running official business in safe and secure
Client Query 118:- Hi, our organisation is faced with a situation! If you could please guide your best! Actually our organisation is under services provision contract. Situation is as
Client Query 117:- Hi, wanted to ask that if anyone advertises as per PPRA rules then can one designate just one brand? Thanks Sidra Jamal, USA Answer:- Thank you
Client Query 116:- Hi, how are you? We wanted your legal help from your expertise! Actually we are a trading company, doing machine tool business since 2000. We mostly
Client Query 115:- Hi, Hope you having a good day! Can you please guide us that can can we buy used/refurbished RAMs under the Government Rules or PPRA rules?
Client Query 113:- Hi, wanted to discuss a case of a leading Call Centre. Actually there is one International company which is the leading Call Centre solution provider
Client Query 112:- Salam, wanted to discuss a scenario with your firm so that you could guide with your expert advice. Actually GEPCO opened a tender in which 4
Client Query 111:- Hi, wanted to have some PPRA guidance for an issue. Actually there were tenders which were advertised through print & electronic media (PPRA & PIA websites).
Client Query 110:- Hi, wanted to ask if we want to hire a canteen contractor for the office and no organizational budget is involved in it. The contractor
Client Query 109:- Hi, Hope everything is fine at your end! Wanted to ask that while opening tenders on fix date according to PPRA Rules-2004 if only one quotation
Client Query 108:- Hello, wanted to ask that can a procuring agency increase or decrease the quantity of goods to be procured if this condition is present in
Client Query 106:- Hi wanted to ask that in order to meet ongoing Human Resource requirements through outsourcing arrangement, can a procuring agency hire services of a firm
Client Query 105:- Hi, wanted to discuss a scenario with you and take your expert opinion! Now a tender was floated in press and PPRA website with an estimated
Client Query 104:- Hi, Wanted to ask that in order to meet ongoing operational requirements of existing Electrical/IT setups maintenance, can a procuring agency award a contract on
Client Query 103:- Hi, wanted to ask that is it allowed to pay mobilization advance in case of software development, please. If yes, then what is the percentage?
Client Query 102:- Hi, Wanted to discuss a scenario with you that we are following PPRA procurement of consultancy regulations 2010 for hiring of consultants for our office-building
Client Query 101:- Hello, hope everything is well at your end. Wanted to ask that Pakistan State Oil is a commercial organization, who have to sale and compete with
Client Query 098:– Hi, Can you please kindly intimate if mentioning various brand names (e.g. 5~6 different brands with healthier competition) in tender specifications for procurement of goods
Client Query 097:- Hello, Hope you doing well. Can you please kindly intimate if it is mandatory in all circumstances to hear a bidder in person before temporary
Client Query 096:- Hello! Wanted to ask that can we mention a brand name with the word “or equivalent”, for example Philips energy saver or equivalent? 2. Can
Client Query 095:- Hi, hope all is well at your end. Wanted to discuss that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) appoints General Sales Agents (GSA) for selling air tickets. These appointments
Client Query 094:- Hello, hope everything is well at your end? Wanted to ask from your experts that we intend to pre-qualify contractors for hiring of temporary manpower
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Client Query 092:- Wanted to clarify that can a procuring agency increase or decrease the quantity of goods to be procured more than 15% if this condition is
Client Query 091:- Hi, Hope everything is well at your end. Wanted to ask that is the department competent to charge the document fee? What will be the
Client Query 089:- Salamz, hope you doing well. Wanted to ask that since our organization falls under the government of Pakistan Department! So can we purchase used and
Client Query 088:- Hi, Can you please suggest that is it mandatory to upload tender detail on PPRA website & Company website or otherwise for Alternative method of Procurement
Client Query 087:- Hello, wanted to ask that before deadline of bid opening date, for how many days a bidder can apply for time extension? Hina Arsalan,
Client Query 086:- Hello, hope you doing well. According to 36 (b) there is nothing mentioned about minimum time period for opening Financial proposal so wanted to ask
Client Query 085:- Hi, if a tender procuring agency mentions the specifications of the equipment in bidding documents and during evaluation the procuring agency go beyond the specification mentioned
Client Query 084:- Hi, wanted to ask that if a procurement agency of international procurement imports the advertisement of the tender then should it be published in international
Client Query 083:- Hi, wanted to ask that does an educational trust which is a non-profit organization fall under PPRA Rules? Anwar Saeed, Pakistan Answer:- Thank
Client Query 081:- There is an XZY firm which is a commercial organization. Now it has to sale and compete with multinational companies, therefore it requires to publicize
Client Query 080:- Hi, Wanted to discuss that we had received the purchase order against the clause of 42b after depositing the 5% security deposit of total value of
Client Query 079:- Salamz! Wanted to ask that if the authority thinks it is not necessary to advertise for procurement of up to two million, so shall we
Client Query 078:- Hi, wanted to discuss about my company’s matter. Actually our company has recently advertised a civil work tender in which 9 firms have participated. At the time
Client Query 075:- Hello, we wanted to discuss a scenario with you! There was an employee of our company whom we terminated from company due to his misconduct.
Client Query 074:- Hello, wanted to ask that if any government department invites tender for any equipment then can the bidder offer more than one equipment. For example
Client Query 073:- Hello, wanted to ask that can we pre-qualify firms for the period of one or two years for designing and printing of promotional material such
Client Query 072:- Hi, Wanted to ask that is there any standard mechanism to impose late delivery charges on vendor/suppliers as per PPRA rules? Thanks Raza Jamil, Spain
Client Query 071:- Salamz, I wanted to inquire that what shall be the procedure if some procuring agency wants to reduce the advertisement response time in case of
Client Query 070:- Hello, hope all is well at your end! Wanted to discuss about our country. We had advertised pre-qualification notice in print and electronic media for
Client Query 069:- Hello, can you please tell that during evaluation phase can the bidders be requested to extend the bid validity period for more than once, in
Client Query 067:- Hi, wanted to ask that is it mandatory to mention the last date of submission in newspaper advertisement ? Actually due to some financially heavy
Client Query 066:- Hi, can you please guide that what should be the proper method to deal with a situation under the guidelines of PPRA Rules & Regulations
Client Query 065:- Hello, hope your day is going well? Wanted to ask that what course of action will be adopted by the procuring agency when the lowest
Client Query 064:- Hello, wanted to ask that can a procuring agency rectify and correct the arithmetical error of submitted financial bids as per the set forth conditions
Client Query 063:- Hello, hope everything is well at your end! I wanted to have a guideline from your firm regarding a bid! Now our office has received
Client Query 062:- Hello, Hope this finds you well. Wanted to discuss that as per Rule 42 of PPRA provides alternate methods of procurement like petty cash, RFQ, direct
Client Query 061:- Hello, Hope you doing well. Wanted to ask that our company have processed a tender enquiry on open competitive bidding basis and said tender enquiry was
Client Query 060:- Hi, Can you please guide if we can proceed further to finalize tender enquiry when we have processed a tender enquiry with a cost estimation
Client Query 059:- Hello, hope everything is fine at your end. According to PPRA Rule can you please confirm about disposal of waste iron bill board and hiring
Client Query 058:- Hello, hope everything is fine at your end. As per the direct contracting clause 42(c)(ii), can the contract be given to a specific newspaper or magazine namely
Client Query 057:- Hi, wanted to ask that there is a contract signed as result of Press Tender in open competition for services. In contract it is clearly mentioned
Client Query 056:- Hello, Hope everything is well at your end! Please advise whether the second lowest bidder can be awarded contract in case the lowest bidder is not
Client Query 054:- Hello, wanted an advice regarding the new instructions received from NAB telling about the invitation to bid. We wanted to clarify few ambiguities such as whether
Client Query 053:- Hi, hope everything is well. We wanted some legal help from the legal experts of your firm. Actually, in compliance on the directions of Government of
Client Query 052:- Hello, hope everything is well at your end. Wanted a clarification over one thing from the expertise of your firm. We are under a holding
Client Query 051:- Hi, Hope everything is well at your end. Wanted to clarify whether pre-qualification of firms along with their products remains valid for two years or
Client Query 049:- Hello, hope everything is fine. Wanted to ask that we intent to buy and purchase some products from our holding company that owns 100% shares
Client Query 048:- Hello, wanted an opinion based on what does PPRA say on a certain situation which as an organization are currently dealing with! Actually we are
Client Query 047:- Hello, Hope everything is well at your end. Wanted to clarify some ambiguities on the work we are doing. We are issuing different contracts for
Client Query 046:- Hi, Wanted to discuss a query from the experts of your firm. We are actually entering into limited tendering for procurement of sensitive parts and
Client Query 045:- Hello, wanted to discuss a scenario with the experts of your firm. Now it has been seen that in most of the procurement processes, that
Client Query 043:- Hello, wanted to discuss that a case for the procurement of an item received with estimated cost of PKR 90,000/-. In response 03 quotations were
Client Query 041:- Hello, Hope all is well. Wanted to discuss about an organization which is a non-profit organization under Societies Act 1860 and operational since 2009. It
Client Query 040:- Hi, Hope everything is well at your end! Wanted to clarify some points regarding Single Stage Two Envelope Procedure! Wanted to ask that after completing
Client Query 039:- Salamz, Hope you doing well. Wanted your expert advice for a query of mine! I wanted to ask that while requesting quotations from the market
Client Query 038:- Hello, Hope you doing well. Wanted to ask that, in single stage, single envelope Tender, there were Nine firms participated in the bid out of
Client Query 037:- Hi, wanted to clarify one situation that if the lowest financial bidders are more than one for example bidders X, Y, Z who have also
Client Query 036:- Hi, I wanted some information regarding bidders participating in a particular tender. Now three Bidders were participated in a single tender. However, due to some
Client Query 034:- Hello, Hope you doing well. Wanted to ask that for a small civil works project if the consultancy charges is less than Rs 0.5 Million,
Client Query 031:- Hello, hope all is well at your end? Wanted to ask that what happens in an emergency breakdown at work? Can a procuring agency invite
Client Query 029:- Hello, Hope everything is fine at your end. Wanted to clarify one thing that, it is mentioned that SNGPL and SSGCL both intends to hire
Client Query 028:- Greetings! Wanted to ask that, according to Public procurement Rules, 2004 allow direct contracting for procurement of certain items/stores under alternate methods of procurement as
Client Query 026:- Hello, I wanted to discuss a query of mine! Wanted to ask that in civil works if the prices quoted by the pre-qualified firms exceed
Client Query 025:- Hello, Hope everything is fine at your end. I wanted some clarification from you over one matter. I wanted to ask that, if a procuring
Client Query 024:- Greetings!! Hope everything is well at your end. Wanted to ask that is it possible that a procuring agency accept voluntary rebate from pre-qualified vendors/firms
Client Query 023:-Hello hope you doing well. While uploading the tender there is a field “estimated cost” in the tender form. Can we mention the estimated cost? Is
Client Query 022:- Hello, hope all is well at your end. Wanted to discuss a query from you. NADRA issued a Purchase Order for renovation work after processing
Client Query 021:-Hello, hope everything is well. Wanted to have an expedite reply from the expertise of your law firm. We had a contract with the firm for
Client Query 020:- Greetings! With reference to my previous query, I would like to ask that, in two-stage two-envelope bidding procedure is it mandatory to announce Technical evaluation
Client Query 019:- Greetings! Hope all is well. Wanted to discuss one scenario with you. We practice Single Stage-Two Envelope Bidding procedure. In one of our tender, four
Client Query 018:- Hello! Wanted a clarification on one thing. We have clearly mentioned in our tender document that supplier must attach tender fee with technical quotations/offers. Can
Client Query 017:- Can we mention estimated price on Advertisement/Tender Documents for Hiring of firms for Janitorial Services and Hiring of Security Guards? Sadia Naz, UK
Client Query 016:- Hello, hope everything is well at your end. We wanted to clarify one thing that once having gone through the process of pre-qualification as per
Client Query 015:- Greetings!! Kindly clarify that in a Single Stage Two Envelope Tender process, if the Bid Validity Period of Bids was given as 120 days from
Client Query 012:- Salamz, hope all is well. Wanted to inquire that can the repair of maintenance of official vehicle from authorized company workshop is right or adopting
Client Query 011:- Hope your day is going well. Wanted to ask that when a procurement agency accepts the bid then (how many days) can procurement agency given
Client Query 010:- Hi, hope you doing well. We wanted to sign a contract with engineering consultancy firm for consultancy services of a infrastructure development project. This project
Client Query 008:- Greetings! Hope your day is going well. Wanted to ask that a government organization called for DDP/FOR terms only, but, accepted FOB offers as well
Client Query 007:- Hello, wanted to have some clarification that if a vendor was awarded Purchase order after tender for 50x printers and 100x tonners. Now vendor has
Client Query 006:- Hello, wanted to ask that can a procuring agency procure laptops, desktop computers, printers, scanners, etc. by using brand name with the word or equivalent
Client Query 005:- We wanted to ask that can a procuring agency while engaging in civil works/renovation work mention that bidders who have worked certain number of years
Client Query 004 Hello, we wanted some confirmation and clearance about one matter. Now According to PPRA Rule 39, the organization seeks in the Bidding Documents 05 to
Client Query 003 Hello we have a query for which we need your kind assistance. It has been seen that PTVC advertised tenders from interested parties for construction
Client Query 002 Hello, we were recently involved in bidding and are wondering if a government procuring agency floated a tender for requirement of certain quantities of a
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Q1: What is the minimum time you have to respond to procurement advertisements? Answer: In accordance with the terms listed the Public Procurement Ruled 2004 rule 13, the
This blog is a brief overview of the issues which relate to telecom operators sharing a passive infrastructure. This term is generally applied to two operators bilaterally sharing
The controversial cybercrime bill which caused mass uproar amongst civil society activists when the National Assembly passed it was, on Tuesday, presented to the upper house. This draft
The Complete Client Guide. The information below is an effort to place a summary of the Pakistani Legal System for the benefit of our client. If you have
Last Friday Anwar Zaheer Jamali, the Chief Justice of Pakistan, turned down a request from the government to create a judicial commission aimed at probing the revelations which
The business consortium led by the Pakistan GasPort Ltd, a company within the Associated Group, has been named as the lowest bidder from those tenders submitted by investors
This article is for basic guidance of our clients only.For more information, please contact us at 0300-5075993 or email us at jm@joshandmak.com Many people have been curious about
Do you need Legal Advice on the Power Sector in Pakistan? Do you need help with NEPRA Licensing and NEPRA Tariff Petitions? We also advise extensively on Water
We have successfully dealt with numerous companies who specialize in the exportation of of the following items from Pakistan, and our impressive list is growing all the time;
Our team at Josh and Mak International are experts in all the technical aspects of environmental law including toxicology, epidemiology, hydrogeology, biology and engineering. Several of our lawyers
The Josh and Mak International offers you to opportunity to be given the very latest expert legal advice in all matters relating to immigration and citizenship for the
The Pakistani customs laws can be very confusing for those entering the import/export business or those who aren’t clear on the latest regulations. At Josh and Mak we
Any foreigner who has been granted a naturalization certificate under the naturalization Act 1926 is registered as a citizen of Pakistan under section 9 of the Pakistan Citizenship
Whether your business is large or small, at Josh and Mak International our role is to facilitate your company’s continuing growth and expansion. Our goal is to anticipate
Arbitration is a legal process which takes place outside of the courts, but which still results in a final and legally binding decision similar to a court judgment.
Most Pakistanis got their first introduction into the secret world of OFC, or offshore financial centers, courtesy of the Panama leaks. These are nothing new however and such
Nobody expected the news that NADRA; the National Database and Registration Authority had closed down its innovative Whistleblower program. Launched only a few years ago, this system was
Despite the tax issues and the challenges to human resources, the IT sector in Pakistan has been flourishing of late in terms of new companies registering. The stats
In Pakistan, Admiralty and Maritime Law mainly involves the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1925 (Hague Rules), Merchant Shipping Ordinance 2001. At Josh and Mak International we
There are tax consequences related to virtually every business decision made today. This can be extremely confusing for anyone not in the legal business and you deserve the
The dedicated team of professional lawyers we have at Josh and Mak International boasts extensive experience in assisting clients with banking law issues in Pakistan. We deal in
Property law is the area of the law that governs the various form of ownership in real estate property and land as opposed to personal and/or movable possessions
The MoP&NR, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, is facing strong resistance from stakeholders in the public sector in regards to their planned establishment of a second LNG
Here at Josh and Mak International we can help you will all matters relating to the appointment of any employees including cases involving civil servants, regulations regarding workers
Legal services in Pakistan are available to assist individuals and businesses with a wide range of issues, from compliance matters to civil service laws. The list is well
Law Firms In Islamabad – Hiring A Law Firm To Assist With SECP Website Compliance Law firms in Islamabad help businesses with a wide range of issues, and
Law firms in Pakistan are available in abundance. Needless to say, choice is a good thing, but it can also make it difficult when it comes to narrowing
Criticism and controversy immediately erupted when the details of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill 2015 went public. Is this bill really as flawed as everyone makes out?
The Pakistani parliament have adopted a law which will see the country’s cash strapped national airline company become a PLC and at the same time ban the government
Future investments in Pakistan’s LNG sector is in limbo due to the tax authorities refusing to provide the promised tax exemptions for the Engro ETPL; Elengy Terminal Pakistan
The massive security breach which has seen millions of secret files belonging to Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca become public knowledge has revealed how some of the most
Registration of a company is a time-consuming and complex process. But it gets even more complicated when setting up a company in a foreign country. Are you planning
You cannot fail to have noticed how often Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been in the news recently. Hailed as being the new geological frontier in Pakistan in terms of
You have tried the rest, now try the Best. Pakistan’s Top Law Firm! As a well-known Legal500 law firm, Josh and Mak International has been proudly providing legal
After coming under increased pressure from the IMF, International Monetary Fund, via a performance criteria decreed within the EFF agreement, the National Assembly of Pakistan finally got around
Is your website up to the mark, as prescribed by the SECP Legal Guidelines? Ask the Compliance experts. Call now – +92-51-8442922 or email us at Jm@joshandmak.com Claim
Status of Aliens Aliens are defined in Pakistan Citizenship Act 1951, § 2 (as Amendment Act 1952) to mean persons who are neither citizens of Pakistan nor Commonwealth
A common query coming from our regular clientele often pertains to Civil Servants wishing to take legal action against their government institutions or know their legal status in
The Telecommunication Consumer Protection (Amendment) Regulations, 2015 are finally out for consultation.As they affect the business of many of our current and prospective clients, we are offering a free
Please note: The List & Links below of Updated Laws pertaining specifically and generally to the Pakistani Telecommunications Sector have been sourced from the official government website of
The List & Links below of Updated Laws pertaining specifically and generally to the Province of Punjab have been sourced from the official government website http://www.punjablaws.gov.pk . All
The information provided in this bulletin is intended to inform but is not a substitute for specific legal or other professional advice where warranted by each situation’s facts
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 Civil Appeals 96. Appeal from original decree. (1) Save where otherwise expressly provided in the body of this Code or by any other
by Pir Abdul Wahid (Advocate High Court of Pakistan) The information provided in this article is intended to inform but is not a substitute for specific legal or
A key factor in the success and the popularity of international arbitration is the inherent freedom and flexibility afforded to those parties with regard to how their dispute
This commentary is not a substitute for proper legal advice.If you wish to get Pakistani Citizenship, or are having problems with your registrations and visas, please give us
SSGC, the Sui Southern Gas Company, shortlisted 2 bidders on Thursday for the creation of a second LNG import terminal in Pakistan according to sources from the petroleum
IN THE ISLAMABAD HIGH COURT, ISLAMABAD W.P. No________/ 2015 Dr. Fuzail Siddiqui, son of S.M. Afzaal Siddiqui, resident of House No.1067, Street 1, Block-C, Police Foundation, Sector
Present: Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, C.J., Gulzar Ahmed and Sh. Azmat Saeed, JJ Maulana ABDUL HAQUE BALOCH and others—Petitioners Versus GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN through Secretary
New Service! While one problem in getting timely UK immigration for Pakistani Citizens is the fact that over the last many years the UK Border Agency has been
Despite the strict conditions which the government attached to the bidding process, it was the Engro Corporation’s lowest bid which won them the right to both build and
In Pakistan, nuclear power makes a small contribution to total energy production and requirements, supplying only 2% of the country’s electricity. The PAEC is responsible for all nuclear
A number of European countries now offer golden visas through real estate investment. Spain, Portugal, Malta, Greece and Cyprus are the most prominent of those. Together with
GOOD NEWS! Portugal will issue 400 Golden Visas each year! The Portuguese government has so far issued 318 Golden Visas and say that they will issue about 400
Good News! The Josh and Mak Team is now offering company registration in 66 countries.Our extended services which we will be offering shortly in this regard also include
Labour Laws in Pakistan Basis of Labour Rights in the Constitution The Constitution of Pakistan contains a range of provisions with regards to labour rights found in
By Zulfikar Khalid Maluka (Senior Partner at Josh and Mak International Whether in view of the observations of the Full Bench of the hon’ble Supreme Court, reported as
Dear Visitors, Clients and Potential Clients! Everyday we get hundreds of emails from Pakistan, where we see families in misery with sons, fathers and brothers in jail.Many
In the case of PLJ 2002 SC 1190 Petitioners’ learned counsel submitted that so-called market committee “fees” would fall under Item No. 49 and 54 of Federal Legislative
This article looks at some recent cases regarding the area of Waqf, which is, an important social institution of Islam. It denotes a permanent dedication by a Muslim
The law of Habeas Corpus in Pakistan is governed by Section 491 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 which gives any High Court of Pakistan, the ower to issue directions
If you need any further information on the issue of the determination of Pardahnashin lady, feel free to email us jm@joshandmak.com Determination of who is a Pardanashin (Pardahnashin)
Expunction of negative or adverse remarks in an ACR (Annual Confidential Reports which are a Part of Terms and Conditions of Service) as well as challenging these are
The Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 provides for important workmen’s rights This has been amended by Labour Laws (Amendment) Act 1972 and by Act of 1986 which has introduced
What’s the Difference? Novation is a mechanism whereby one party can transfer all its obligations under a contract and all its benefits arising from that contract to a
Legal Queries on Services matters for civil servants , particularly relating to WAPDA employees involving the issues of probation are very frequent on our Website.We hope to help
Did you know that it is your legal right to have your case decided in a timely/expeditious manner.The law is very clear about this as discussed below.The National
Compiled by Barrister Aemen Maluka and Pir Abdul Wahid (Advocate) A copy of this publication has already appeared in the 2014-2015 issue of ICLG to Mining law which
By Pir Abdul Wahid As we have been getting a lot of queries lately regarding the different environmental, health and safety and tax issues pertaining to Ship Breaking
The statement of the witness on account of being interested witness can only be discarded if it is proved that an interested witness has ulterior motive on account
Penal Code : Islamic Concepts Presently in Pakistan the criminal justice system is primarily based upon a penal code that was codified by the British in the colonial
For more information on the application of corruption laws to the Energy Industry in Pakistan, please feel free to email us at jm@joshandmak.com A common query and complaint
By Pir Abdul Wahid Note , if you need legal advice regarding Paternity Testing (DNA) our team will be happy to advise you regarding Pakistani laws in this
Schools of Fiqh in Pakistan: The predominant madhhab in Pakistan is the Hanafi, and there are sizeable Ja’fari and Isma’ili minorities. The legal status of the Ahmadis is
Acquisition of Citizenship of Pakistan Every person is deemed to be a citizen of Pakistan (1) whose parents or grand parents were born in territories now included in
By Pir Abdul Wahid Our Investment Policy The Board of Investment is a statutory agency that assists in promoting, encouraging and facilitating local and foreign investment within
(Original Version) FOREWORD Pakistan’s Labour Policy 2002, Labour Protection Policy 2005, and the related legislation currently in the process of revision and consolidation, provide a framework for
Introduction The Pakistan Intellectual Property Rights Organization has been created under Pakistan Intellectual Property Rights Organization Ordinance 2005 to provide for protection of intellectual property in Pakistan.
On Feb. 10, 1979 two Ordinances came into force in Pakistan for purposes of providing punishments under Islamic Laws against offences of theft and adultery. Two more Ordinances
The name of the law firm on your legal notice matters! We are now offering this limited service for start-ups and small businesses, in our wish to make
Practice Note on the requisition of Shareholders for an Extraordinary General Meeting (Pakistani Company Law) , in the presence of possible objections by investment advisors. The applicable law
The Josh and Mak team is proud to announce that their exclusively authored , “The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Mining Law 2015 (Pakistan Chapter)– 2nd edition” is
The Josh and Mak Team is proud to let our valued current and prospective clientele know that we have been listed in the prestigious Pakistani Energy Directory ‘Who
Welcome to Josh and Mak LLP Questions? We are only an email away at jmclientcarecentre@joshandmak.com You can call us at +92-300-5075993 Why Choose Us? We pride ourselves in
Khawaja MUHAMMAD ASIF Versus FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN and others—Respondents Constitutional Petition No.5 of 2011 and Human Rights Case No.15744-P of 2009, decided on 4th December, 2013.
We are now testing our new website layout, in order to make it more dynamic and accessible.This year you will see many more features appear on the online
By Pir Abdul Wahid UPDATE (6th of July,2014) :Since this article was written there is news that the controversy created by the perceived impact of Article 245 has
The introduction of the DNS as a new language has made the use of cyberspace simple and readily available, but has consequently caused the issue of domain name
Abusive registration This is a key concept under the Nominet Dispute Resolution Policy; there is no concept of an abusive registration under the UDRP. An abusive registration
Energy security is a multi-faceted phrase in the modern times, simply because it is no longer a straightforward matter of making sure that local energy products and hydrocarbon
This is a notice for our current and future clientele regarding the current persons on our team and those authorized to deal/work on our behalf. Recently we have
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
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
Pakistan-Salient Features of the Indus Water Treaty By Pir Abdul Wahid For more information on the Indus Water Treaty please email us at Pirwahid@joshandmak.com A number of agreements
By Pir Abdul Wahid If you need more information and/or legal advice on your tax liabilities and refunds please email me at pirwahid@joshandmak.com The Income Tax Ordinance 2001
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
This small guide has been compiled for the benefit of our current and prospective clients as many of these terms are beyond the understanding of lay persons, particularly
As we get many legal queries regarding such terms as those listed and explained below, especially from our foreign clients having to deal with the local estate law
As we get many legal queries regarding such terms as those listed and explained below, especially from our foreign clients having to deal with the local estate
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
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.
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
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
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) was established in March 2002 through an Ordinance. According to the PEMRA Ordinance, the objectives of PEMRA include: improving standards of information,
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
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
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
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
The Josh and Mak team is proud to announce that they will be exclusively authoring “The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Mining Law 2015 (Pakistan Chapter)– 2nd edition”.This
Ever wondered about the original judgment confirming the rule about stale cheques (6 months old) being invalid? Well here it is (down below).We will be posting some new
The PDF below contains orders dated 13.05.2014 and 13.03-2014 given in the case of Bytes for all v.s. Federation of Pakistan etc. W.P.No 958/2013. [gview file=”https://aemenmaluka.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Youtube-Case.pdf” profile=”2″ height=”1000px”
We have been receiving many queries from our clients, after the recent budget presentation, as to what are the key proposals for Customs, Excise and Taxation areas and
An Energy Security Action Plan (2005–2030) is in place to meet the requirements of Pakistan’s Vision 2030 for reliable and quality energy supplies and to ensure that energy
The information provided in this bulletin is intended to inform but is not a substitute for specific legal or other professional advice where warranted by each situation’s facts
The information provided in this bulletin is intended to inform but is not a substitute for specific legal or other professional advice where warranted by each situation’s facts
The Executive Director and Founder of our team has an upcoming publication at the IPRI Institute, which will be available shortly through the IPRI Institute. The citation of
The year 2012 saw a lower growth in the energy industry of China, India and Brazil with uncertainty surrounding the handling of the “fiscal cliff” within the U.S.
Barrister Aemen Maluka spoke on this conference regarding energy conservation efforts, which she said only existed on paper as the policy of self regulation by industries was a
The Josh and Mak team shines at the POGEE (Pakistan Oil Gas & Energy Exhibition & Conference (POGEE) 2013) Conference in Lahore, Pakistan. Josh and Mak LLP (UK), Executive Director and
Abatement – The reduction in degree or intensity of pollution. Absorbed Dose – The amount of a substance absorbed into the body, usually, per unit of time. The
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (Application outside Great Britain) Order 2013 (the ‘Order’) is expected to come into effect on 6 April 2013. The
P L D 1952 F. C. 1 (Appellate Jurisdiction) Before Abdul Rashid C.J. A. S.M. Akram and Muhammad Munir. JJ. RAHIM BAKHSH Appellant versus CROWN – Respondent Criminal
The Decree No. 2012-1190 of October 25, 2012 has recently clarified the Law No. 2012-346 of March 12, 2012 on protective measures (mesures conservatoires) applicable to French safeguard,
On January 31, 2013, the Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development released the new Implementing Regulations for the Myanmar Foreign Investment Law No. 21 (FIL No. 21).
The UK government has tabled reforms to UK competition law which could allow the removal of the “concurrent” powers of sector regulators to apply competition law. The changes
To ensure a healthy development of the economy, on January 23, 2013, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China announced the long-awaited Energy Development 12th Five
The Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress on Revising the Labor Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China Released On December 28, 2012,
These discoveries are significant due to their size or the fact that they indicate new important exploration concepts, even though no reserves figure might have been announced. 1.
On 7 February 2013, the European Commission published two cybersecurity documents designed to provide a comprehensive vision of how European Union Member States, national authorities, and private industry
We would advise our clients working in close connection with those entities which qualify as “critical infrastructure“ which largely means energy, health care, transportation, financial services, heavy manufacturing,
On 28 February 2012, the European Commission launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of solar glass originating in China, following a complaint lodged on 15 January 2013, by
On 5 February 2013, the European Commission (“Commission”) published its general report on Regulation 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (“REACH”). The publication of
