Can business incubator contracts be unfair to start-ups?
Have an incubator contract to review? Email us now at [email protected] Yes, business incubator contracts can be unfair to startups. Incubators often have more bargaining power than startups, and they…
When do Pakistani companies need GDPR compliance?
Pakistani companies need to comply with GDPR if they: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy for all individuals within…
What is the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2018 of Pakistan and how is it affected by the recent decision of Federal Shariat Court?
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2018 is a law in Pakistan that aims to provide equal rights to transgender people and to safeguard their rights through legal recognition.…
What is the digital power of attorney service from NADRA in Pakistan?
The digital power of attorney (PoA) service from NADRA in Pakistan is a secure and convenient way for overseas Pakistanis to grant power of attorney to someone in Pakistan. The…
What is ‘ijazat aapki’ by NADRA in Pakistan? How does it support data protection?
Ijazat Aap Ki (Your Permission) is a service launched by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) in Pakistan in March 2023. The service allows citizens to give their consent…
How can you discover the hidden cryptocurrency assets of a defendant in a civil suit, especially in divorce proceedings?
Whether it is the case of a judgement-debtor who simply will not pay, or that of a spouse in a divorce keen on hiding their assets, proving someone has a…
Looking ahead, can a machine convince another machine that it is human? What kind of a Turing test would this be? Is it possible AI robots will be able to sign up for social media accounts and get past Captcha tests in the future?
Yes, a machine can convince another machine that it is human. This is known as a machine-to-machine Turing test. In a machine-to-machine Turing test, two machines are placed in separate…
What is an Employee invention assignment and confidentiality agreement (EIACA)?
An Employee Invention Assignment and Confidentiality Agreement (EIACA) is a legal contract between an employee and an employer that outlines the employee’s obligations regarding inventions and confidential information. The EIACA…
Influencer Agreements Checklist : The basics.
An influencer agreement is a legal contract between an influencer and a brand that outlines the terms of their collaboration. It is important for both parties to have a clear…
What is a Beta Agreement and what safeguarding clauses does it need?
A beta agreement is a contract between a company and a beta tester that outlines the terms of the beta testing process. It is important for both parties to have…
What is a Security and privacy addendum ?
A security and privacy addendum is a legally binding document that outlines the security and privacy obligations of the parties involved in a transaction.Data intensive online businesses generally display this…
Can you sue for defamation after someone releases a deepfake video of you?
If you or someone you know is being threatened or blackmailed by a deepfake video, please get in touch for legal consultation at [email protected] answer is yes, you can sue…
What is the difference between a SAAS agreement and a EULA?
A Software as a Service (SaaS) agreement and an End-User License Agreement (EULA) are both legal contracts that govern the use of software. However, there are some key differences between…
What does the document by Future of Life (FLI) called ‘Policymaking in the Pause. What can policymakers do now to combat risks from advanced AI systems?’ state?
The document “Policymaking in the Pause: What can policymakers do now to combat risks from advanced AI systems?” by the Future of Life Institute (FLI) provides a comprehensive overview of…
Contracting clauses for artificial intelligence chatbots
By including these provisions in the contract, both the chatbot developer and the customer can protect themselves from potential risks and ensure that the chatbot is used in a responsible…
Should there be vicarious liability for chatbots?
The question of whether there should be vicarious liability for chatbots is a complex one. On the one hand, chatbots are increasingly being used to provide customer service and other…
What legal liability issues can arise out of the use of artificial intelligence chatbots?
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are becoming increasingly popular, as they offer a number of advantages over traditional customer service methods. However, the use of AI chatbots also raises a number…
Legal Compliance for Artificial Intelligence Projects
The legal compliance required in an artificial intelligence project will vary depending on the specific project and the jurisdiction in which it is being developed and deployed. While our firm…
What is the PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL 2021 of Pakistan?
The Personal Data Protection Bill 2021 (PDPB) is a proposed law in Pakistan that aims to protect the privacy of personal data. The bill was introduced in the National Assembly…
What is the law relevant to Machine Learning Models in Pakistan?
Machine learning is a type of artificial intelligence that allows computers to learn without being explicitly programmed. Machine learning algorithms are trained on data, and they can then use that…
What is the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy of Pakistan?
The Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy of Pakistan is a policy framework that aims to promote the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Pakistan. The policy was…
How do you do due diligence of a private limited company in Pakistan?
Due diligence is the process of gathering information about a company before investing in it. It is important to do due diligence on any company, but it is especially important…
How do you start with Due Diligence of Land and Property in Pakistan?
Due diligence is the process of gathering information about a property before buying it. It is important to do due diligence on any property, but it is especially important in…
What are the problems surrounding digital Identity verification?
Digital identity verification is the process of confirming the identity of an individual using digital means. It is often used to authenticate users for online transactions, such as banking and…
Who owns the intellectual property rights of AI generated works?
The ownership of intellectual property rights (IPR) in AI-generated works is a complex issue that is still being debated by legal experts. In general, IPR law in most countries recognizes…
How does the black box problem prevent us from taking an AI application to court for infringement of intellectual property rights?
The pros and cons of AI have been heavily debated with some people going to the extent of arguing that the age of AI is also the end of originality.It…
Geofencing and the law in Pakistan
There are many types of Geofencing which is a location-based service that uses GPS, RFID, Wi-Fi, or cellular data to create a virtual boundary around a real-world geographic area. The…
Managing Metal Transactions
Our firm has been involved in a number of metal transactions in the year 2022.The experience we have had is not only valuable, but has allowed us to manage future…
Josh and Mak International starts work with Metal Trading from China
Josh and Mak International is proud to start work with several trading companies and factories from China in the field of Metal Trading.So far we have worked diligently to secure…
Plague Lawyers? A time for accountability
The trials of 2020 presented a different perspective to all of us, depending on which walk of life we had chosen to earn our bread and butter from, let’s say,…
And the battle continues….
In the period of October to December 2020, many of the most hard working and genuine PPE sellers around the world including 3M distributors or resellers, (who I occasionally advise…
US Ban on PPE exports extended to June 2021
Our Law firm is issuing a continuing warning to those people who are claiming that they have billions and millions of 3M Respirators available for Sale via 3M USA.If you…
Update 26th of December 2020: Official Announcement of Duplicated 3M Barcode LOTS Numbers for Respirators 3M1860, 3M1860S and 3M 1870
The comments below on Behalf of our legal Team pertain to the 3M Letter/Communication on Duplicated Respirator LOTS/Counterfeit products on the 18th of December 2020.This Letter can be accessed via…
Perceiving the Legal Challenges in the COVID19 Vaccine Roll Outs, procurement, approvals and cold chain logistics
Vaccine appears to be something the governments are aiming to keep off from the risks of price gouging via brokers and other private intermediaries.The philosophical premise of this may be…
Is Dry Ice the next high demand trade item in International Trade following the Vaccine Roll Out?
1.3 billion vaccines are supposed to be distributed worldwide by Pfizer in 2021, according to The Wall Street Journal. All vaccine brands have their freezing thresholds, and well Pfizer likes…
A Russian, A German and A Chinese walk into a Bar…. What to expect from the Covid19 Vaccine Roll Out
Fingers crossed that the Vaccine Race does not become another conduit of Xenophobia, Political Lobbying and Procurement Corruption by the world governments. It is almost as funny as the eighties.If…
Fraud Archives :Dissecting the Anatomy of Fraudulent PPE marketing
*If you have been scammed by a similar offer in the Case Study Below or dodged a bullet by deciding not to be scammed, send us an email, we would…
PPE standards as per EU /US Canadian health and safety law/import laws : Quick Reference Guide
This is a quick Reference Guide for the EU Standards for Personal Protective Clothing including Fire Fighting ApparEl and other health and SAFETY Apparel *We will edit this list periodically…
Open Letter to PPE Agents (Part 2) Beware of Duplicated and Counterfeited 3M1860 USA LOTs
Dear All (and those in the PPE business who pretend not to peek occasionally at my brutally honest blogs, just for fun and heart attacks). It is the end of…
Cranberry Fraud Alert December 2020 and an appeal to buyer sanity
Whoever is reading this blog or article, kindly consider this an appeal to your good senses. Any peddler, broker, intermediary or even a lawyer or some financial consulting company telling…
Exporting PPE to Saudi Arab?
The Saudi Food and Drug Administration has a very clear legal regime, even though certain matters may get your PPE consignments stuck at customs.For this purpose we often recommend documenting…
Understanding CE Marks and the Laws relating to Notified Bodies
The PPE crisis in the Post COVID era has made the provision of rigorous regulatory and quality management reviews and product certifications for medical device manufacturers — around the world…
PPE Fraud 2020-A Unicorn called OTG Gloves
“Do you know, I always thought unicorns were fabulous monsters, too? I never saw one alive before!” Well, now that we have seen each other,” said the unicorn, “if you’ll…
A Legal review of political bias, xenophobia and corruption Post COVID19 (A 2020 Round Up)
Let’s just say, that I have never been a fan of ‘consulting’ and ‘sourcing’ companies and well, find their whole business model skeptical. However the year 2020 finally pushed me…
BSI CE Notified Body Number changes and how it affects procurement and certification for PPE manufactured in 2020
For those of you, buying or sourcing PPE (especially the 3M 9300 series masks) in Europe, a very subtle change has occurred in the CE (Notified Body) numbers of the…
PPE Horror Stories : The Bottomless Pit called a ‘3M Seller’s Escrow’
Happy Belated Halloween Folks! I am a month late here but what I continue to narrate in this series will scare you and maybe you will finally learn some social…
International Legal Standards for Medical Gloves FDA Guidance and D6319 – 10(2015) ASTM International (ASTM)
Additional Notes from D6319 – 10(2015) ASTM International (ASTM) Title: Standard Specification for Nitrile Examination Gloves for Medical Application Description This specification covers certain requirements for nitrile rubber gloves used in conducting…
Google Review Alert! Fake Reviews From unscruplous Competitors Aimed at our law firm.
It has been brought to our attention that a few people (possibly paid by rival law firms have taken to stooping to the level of defaming us with negative google…
That Robin on the Steeple…is singing to the people.
The Robin on the steeple Is singing to the People a Tissue, a Tissue We all Fall down “Ring a Ring o’ Roses” or “Ring a Ring o’ Rosie” is…
3M Scam Alert- Use of Dubious Escrow Accounts In the Name of “3M Process”
The Month of August 2020 finally brought us all the confirmation of the little doubt, which allowed unscrupulous brokers and intermediaries to employ the tools of LOI and POF to…
Identifying the Wolf in ‘PPE’ clothing : The case of Money Laundering disguised as PPE sales and purchases
In the past many weeks, I may have written a dozen emails, replying out of pure good faith, to naive newbie PPE agents to avoid becoming the ‘drug mules’ of…
An Open Letter to PPE agents/consultants and brokers searching for 3M1860 Stock on the Ground : The case of USA and Mexico
Standard Disclaimer: Now, let’s get a few things out of the way.I do not have any stock of Masks in my room, bathroom or basement I am hiding.There are no 20…
The Truth About the Billions of 3M1860 Masks floating in mid-air Part 1 -South Africa
I have seen many well meaning PPE providers and business people offering genuine 3M1860 masks to medical providers in South Africa lose business over the last 4 months to Counterfeit…
A very non-COVID19 and non-Legal Blog Post (or the time Fedor took a break and took beautiful landscape pictures with his friends)
We are all tired of those fancy COVID19 Virus pics. The curious looking picture of the virus itself has gained the type of fame any Hollywood level celebrity would envy.I…
A special thanks to our Chinese Team Mr Fedor Gorshkov and Mr Zhang Yanqing, Samuel
In our 6 months of struggles within the PPE industry and legal services involving large PPE sourcing and procurement contracts, there are two gentlemen who believed in our cause…
How to Spot a Fake 3M Respirator and check authenticity via the 3M Website
Fake 3M N95 and other Respirators are a threat to Medical workers and Frontline Workers Please raise awareness on this topic.When you buy 3M respirators from an Authorised 3M distributor…
Why are Powdered Nitrile Gloves Banned in the USA For Medical Examination Purposes?
There is a very good reason that powdered Nitrile Gloves should not be allowed to touch exposed tissue especially in healthcare settings. On December 19, 2016, the FDA published…
Importing medical masks and respirators into the United Kingdom : Legal Regulations governing Type IIR Medical Masks
Surgical Face masks – Type IIR Applicable UK /EU law : Standards/Directives/Legislative requirements STANDARD / CERTIFICATION Surgical facemasks must conform to: BS EN 14683:2019 or any equivalent standard Medical face…
The sad demise of ethical advertising : The case of COVID19
“A lie can travel around the world and back again while the truth is lacing up its boots.”—(not) Mark Twain. Monetization policies on COVID-19 content for Youtube, Reddit ,…
FTC (Federal Trade Commission) makes laudable changes against false advertising during COVID19
Scammers will use photoshop and snake oil marketing lingo to sell dust as Gold and degrade Gold to dust. Such is the power of the the Advertising gurus of the…
That CE Mark, though.
The CE certificate has been the subject of much debate and attracted the ire of many enterprising Chinese business people, when the initial PPE imports from China began after…
A legal note on how 3M Pricing from 3M Authorised Distributors works post the COVID19 pandemic
*We respect the 3M trademark and have no intention of using the 3M Mark on our website to show a contractual link or business affiliation wth the 3M Company…
Clarification on 3M Respirator and 3M Brand PPE Cancellation policy: Impact on SPA Default (Distributor-Buyer)
*We respect the 3M trademark and have no intention of using the 3M Mark on our website to show a contractual link or business affiliation wth the 3M Company itself.We…
Josh and Mak International joins hands with Van Der Berg and Associates in South Africa
Our firm’s activities in fighting PPE fraud and finding ways of funding legitimate small businesses serving the PPE and medical supplies sector have spanned a period of 6 months…
Deconstructing the Fool’s Paradise: How illegal and dangerous ‘Anti-Covid19’ masks are being peddled and why our regulatory response will continue to be insufficient and ineffective against false advertising
The doomsday scenario projected by the mismanagement of the COVID19 pandemic has allowed the rampant abuse of people’s goodwill and fears by brokers and agents who have not only taken…
Battling Fraud in PPE (personal protective equipment) Procurement : The case of 3M Masks and Beyond
*We respect the 3M trademark and have no intention of using the 3M Mark on our website to show a contractual link or business affiliation wth the 3M Company…
Visa Extension Information for all our foreign clients in Pakistan during the COVID Lockdown
In the wake of the complications created by the COVID19 infection in Pakistan, the federal government has extended the validity of visa for foreign nationals stranded in Pakistan till the…
COVID19 and our commitment to Fair and Transparent Procurement Awareness
Josh and Mak International understands and acknowledges that , law firms are amongst the key stakeholders with a key social responsibility in ensuring that life can stay bearable and functional for small…
Josh and Mak International Supports Small Businesses around the world during the COVID-19 Crisis.
We are supporting small businesses in Pakistan and around the world during this harsh time.If you are going through any problems with contracts, debt consolidation, debt recovery or even have…
Compliance checklist-Ensuring effective distribution of funds for heirs of deceased employees for Medium to Large Private Business Owners
The death of an employee can be emotionally painful and can cause many practical legal problems at the workplace and for the employer especially if that employee had access to…
How effective are your company’s non-compete clauses?
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 multinational companies…
An Open Letter to All Pakistani Parents : Growing broken marriages and violence against Pakistani women in Britain
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 you, God…
Why, we are no longer offering free legal consultation.
We get an average of 150-200 queries through our portal a day. Lets break it down. There will be requests from widows for succession certificates which we will promptly allow…
A few words from my heart to all people opting for Khula/Divorce (caution this is NOT legal advice but sensible advice)
By Barrister Aemen (Founder of Josh and Mak International AND a parent/wife/home-maker) Hi everyone, I know I have been away on almost a year long (on and off) sick-leave due…
Bidding in Pakistan as a Foreign Company, identifying ‘mis-procurement’ at its root during a bidding process
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, when bidding…
A guide for foreign companies bidding on procurement contracts in Pakistan-Part 1
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 contracts. Many…
Beware of the ‘Token Money’ Trap, A Caution for Overseas Pakistanis
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 approached by…
The Thin Red Line : Limitation of Liability
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 a part…
Rights of Grown Children After Father’s Second Marriage
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 has broken…
Sale of Property in Pakistan while being abroad
Query I am selling my property to a friend in a foreign country.I , too am current resident in a foreign country. Will you be kind enough to guide me…
Pollution Mafia in Pakistan
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, State Authorities…
PPRA Rules Query on Direct Contracting/Negotiated Tendering
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 for Annual…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 for writing…
PPRA Rules Query on Evaluation Criteria/Specifications
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)? Nasir…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 criteria. Army…
PPRA Rules Query on Direct Contracting/Negotiated Tendering
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 procurement method…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 according to…
PPRA Rules Query
Client Query 177:- 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, we…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 required through…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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 technical bids,…
PPRA Rules Query
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 Answer:-…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 to us.…
PPRA Rules Query on Evaluation Criteria/Specifications
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 to Single…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 by awarding…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 criteria. Anyhow,…
PPRA Rules Query on Direct Contracting/Negotiated Tendering
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 stage two…
PPRA Rules Query on Clarification/Rejection of Bids
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 to prescribed…
PPRA Rules Query
Client Query 167:- Hi, wanted to ask that is there any grace period allowed in any of the PPRA Rules? Awais Haider, USA Answer:- Thank you very much for…
PPRA Rules Query on Pre-Qualification/Blacklisting
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 or no?…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
Client Query 165:- Hi, hope all is well at your end. I wanted to discuss about a query which is related to PPRA rule 39 . In view of PPRA rule#39(i)…
PPRA Rules Query
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, we should…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 documents actually…
PPRA Rules Query
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. As per…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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 an international…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 cost bidder),…
PPRA Rules Query
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 a mandatory…
PPRA Rules Query on Pre-Qualification/Blacklisting
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 items etc.)…
PPRA Rules Query
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 do we…
PPRA Rules Query on Pre-Qualification/Blacklisting
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., do we…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
Client Query 154:- Hi, wanted to ask that can any bidder, demand-bidding file after lapse of one year on plea to refer rule 47, even if it was published according…
PPRA Rules Query
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 Answer:-…
PPRA Rules Query on Evaluation Criteria/Specifications
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 on the…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 want to…
PPRA Rules Query
Client Query 150:- Hi, wanted to ask that if the method adopted for bidding was on least cost basis, the rate offered for new works i.e. one rate & other three…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 evaluation stage…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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 varying nature…
PPRA Rules Query
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 was cancelled…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 his bid…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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! Adnan…
PPRA Rules Query
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 could guide!…
PPRA Rules Query
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 may he…
PPRA Rules Query
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 in the…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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 quantity clause…
PPRA Rules Query on Petty Purchase/RFQ
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 the emergent…
PPRA Rules Query
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 Riaz, UK…
PPRA Rules Query on Pre-Qualification/Blacklisting
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 be the…
PPRA Rules Query on Direct Contracting/Negotiated Tendering
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 did not…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
Client Query 136:- Hi, wanted to ask that after opening financial bids, can a bidder ask to announce the each item rates of the lowest bidder and that of the…
PPRA Rules Query on Pre-Qualification Blacklisting
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 guide on…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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 maintenance and…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 further. Your…
PPRA Rules Query on Clarification/Rejection of Bids
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 two options…
PPRA Rules on Procurement Procedures
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 same services…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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, UK …
PPRA Rules Query on Clarification of Bids
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 evaluation of…
PPRA Rules on Procurement Procedures
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. And these…
PPRA Rules on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 to be…
PPRA Rules on Procurement Procedures
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 services? In addition,…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
Client Query 125:- Hi, wanted to ask few things from your firm. Hope you could guide at your best! Can we mention a brand name with the word “or equivalent”? Also…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 bid price!…
PPRA Rules Query on Clarification/Rejection of Bids
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 you for…
PPRA Rules Query on Pre-qualification/Blacklisting
Client Query 122:- Hi, wanted to confirm that if a firm is black listed by any “Procuring Agency”, then can this firm be allowed to participate in the tenders of…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
Client Query 121:- Hi, wanted to ask that if after opening of the bid & before award of work scope of work has been slightly changed for example 90 meter…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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 terms of…
PPRA Rules Query
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 area a…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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 under:- Tenders…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 for writing…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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 take participation…
PPRA Rules Query
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? Actually we…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
Client Query 114:- Hi, wanted to ask that from where can I get registration number of my firm? So that I can login at this site? Bilal Ausaf, UK Answer:-…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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 in the…
PPRA Rules on Procurement Procedures
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 firms participated…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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). Opening date…
PPRA Rules Query
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 will simply…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 received whether…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 the bidding…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
Client Query 107:- Hello wanted to discuss a scenario with your firm so that we can get the best point of view from your experts. Now if a tender term was…
PPRA Rules Query
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 through open…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 amount of…
PPRA Rules Query
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 “Indefinite Delivery…
PPRA Rules Query
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? Irum…
PPRA Rules Query
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 project. In…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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 multinational companies,…
PPRA Rules Query on Clarification/Rejection of Bids
Client Query 100:- Hi, hope you are well. If you could please advise if a bidder can quote two prices, one on FOR and other on FOB against an ICB…
PPRA Query on Procurement Procedures
Client Query 099:- Hello, hope everything is well at your end. Wanted to ask that if PIA has a contract with a vendor for VSAT Connectivity and the contract duration…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 is allowed…
PPRA Rules Query on Pre-Qualification/Blacklisting
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 blacklisting for…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiationsd
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 we mention…
PPRA Rules Query
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 are made…
PPRA Rules Query on Pre-qualification/Blacklisting
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 services. For…
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PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
Client Query 093:- Hi, Hope everything is fine at your end. Now wanted to ask that if a bid security is less for example less than the bid price then…
PPRA Rules Query on Bidding Documents/Maintenance of Procurement Records
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 present in…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 rate of…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
Client Query 090:- Hi, wanted to ask that after opening financial bids, can a bidder ask to announce the each item rates of the lowest bidder and the winning bidder?…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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 second hand…
PPRA Rules Query on Direct Contracting/Negotiated Tendering
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 items value…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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, Spain …
PPRA Rules Query On Procurement Procedures
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 that can…
PPRA Rules Query on Evaluation Criteria/Specifications
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 in the…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedure
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 or local…
PPRA Rules Query
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 you for…
PPRA Rules Query
Client Query 082:- Hello, Wanted to ask that if a company has been black listed in a particular province and there is an evidence to it on the PPRA website…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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 various products…
PPRA Rules Query
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 purchase order.…
PPRA Rules Query on Advertisements/Response Time
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 go for…
PPRA Rules on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 of opening…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
Client Query 077:- Hi, hope all is well at your end. Wanted to ask that if some second hand or used item is required to be procured will it be…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
Client Query 076:- Hi, hope all is well at your end. Wanted to seek your advice that whether a procuring agency accepts a bid if the time for completion of…
PPRA Rules Query on Pre-Qualification/Blacklisting
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. Now he…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 if one…
PPRA Rules Query on Pre-Qualification/Blacklisting
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 as calendars,…
PPRA Rules Query
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 Answer:-…
PPRA Rules Query on Advertisements/Response Time
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 local purchases,…
PPRA Rules Query on Pre-Qualification/Blacklisting
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 procurement of…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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 successions, each…
PPRA Rules Query
Client Query 068:- Hi, Hope all is well. Wanted to ask that what is the procedure to post tender online on this web instead of giving it in the newspaper?…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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 procurement and…
PPRA Rules Query on Clarification/Rejection of Bids
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 where a…
PPRA Rules Query On Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 quoted price…
PPRA Rules Query on Evaluation Criteria/Specifications
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 in the…
PPRA Rules on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 a bid…
PPRA Rules Query on Posting of Tenders/Contract Awards on PPRA website
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 contracting, repeat…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 not advertised. The…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 for Rs.…
PPRA Rules Query on Direct Contracting/Negotiated Tendering
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 of rental…
PPRA Rules on Direct Contracting/Negotiated Tendering
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 X,Y, Z,…
PPRA Rules on Procurement Procedures
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 that it…
PPRA Rules on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 willing to…
PPRA Rules on Petty Purchase
Client Query 055:- Hello, Hope all is well at your end! With reference to Rule 42 (b), wanted to ask whether we can refer to specific model for standard specifications…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 we can…
PPRA Rules on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 Pakistan, NTC…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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 company who…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 pre-qualification of…
PPRA Rules on Evaluation Criteria/Specifications
Client Query 050:- Hello, wanted to ask that is there any rule for its fixation or alternatively can it be done at a reasonable amount? Bilal Ahmed, Spain …
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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 of our…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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 to procure…
PPRA Rules on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 goods &…
PPRA Rules on Direct Contracting/Negotiated Tendering
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 have selected…
PPRA Rules Query on Clarification/Rejection of Bids
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 we follow…
PPRA Rules Query
Client Query 044:- Hi, wanted to ask that what are the rules for forfeiting an earnest money? Jamshed Khan, New York Answer:- Thankyou for writing to us. As…
PPRA Rules on Procurement Procedures
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 received. Lowest…
PPRA Rules on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
Client Query 042:- Hello, hope all is well at your end? I wanted to discuss a matter with you that a Project Office has to be processed through Single Stage…
PPRA Rules on Procurement Procedures
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 is governed…
PPRA Rules on Procurement Procedures
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 the Evaluation…
PPRA Rules on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 for all…
PPRA Rules on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 which two…
PPRA Rules on Procurement Procedures
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 quoted the…
PPRA Rules on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 issues inquiry…
PPRA Rules on Procurement Procedures
Client Query 035:- Hello,How are you? I had a query with reference to the Pakistani newspapers! I wanted to ask that what sort of tender is to publish for the…
PPRA Rules on Direct Contracting/Negotiated Tendering
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, is it…
PPRA Rules Query on Direct Contracting/Negotiated Tendering
Client Query 033:- Hello, Hope all is well at your end! Wanted to ask something that according to Direct Contracting rule 42 c (ii) of PPR-2004 can a procuring agency…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
Client Query 032:- Salamz, How are you? Wanted some clarification from you on the status of bids. I will state a situation in front of you so that you can…
PPRA Rules Query on Advertisements/Response Time
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 the Bids…
PPRA Rules on Clarification/Rejection of Bids
Client Query 030:- Greetings! Hope all is well. I heard very good reviews about your law firm and hence thought of writing to you with my query as well. Wanted…
PPRA Rules on Bidding Documents/Maintenance of Procurement Records
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 consultancy services…
PPRA Rules on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 specified in…
PPRA Rules on Evaluation Criteria/Specifications
Client Query 027:- Hi, hope all is well at your end! Wanted to ask that, in open or limited tendering, if we mention in our tender document that we need…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 the engineer…
PPRA Rules Query on Pre-qualification/Blacklisting
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 agency feels…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 after the…
PPRA Rule Query On Procurement Procedures
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 it a…
PPRA Rules on Direct Contracting/Negotiated Tendering
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 an open…
PPRA Rules Query on Direct Contracting/Negotiated Tendering
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 the provision…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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 result scores…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 bidders participated.…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 we accept…
PPRA Rules Query
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 Answer:- Thank…
PPRA Rules Query on Advertisements/Response Time
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 the PPRA…
PPRA Rules Query on Bids Validity
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 the date…
PPRA Rules Query on Evaluation Criteria/Specifications
Client Query 014:- Greetings! Hope all is well. My query is that is a bidder allowed to offer enhancement on the total amount of bid which has been submitted already?…
PPRA Rules Query
Client Query 013:- Hello, Hope you doing well. Please if you could clarify that according to PPRA rules if a bid with two or more options against one item is…
PPRA Rules Query
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 the PPRA…
PPRA Rules Query
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 the last…
PPRA Rules Query
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 is running…
PPRA Rules Query
Client Query 009:- Hi, hope you doing well. Wanted to clarify that it has been stated that M/S ‘A’ was awarded order for Manufacture & supply of 03 Units Fire…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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 from foreign…
PPRA Rules Query
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 given a…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 in the…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
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 with our…
PPRA Rules Query
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 10% as…
PPRA Rules Query
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 work about…
PPRA Rules Query on Procurement Procedures
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 product/equipment then…
PPRA Rules Query on Acceptance of Bids/Negotiations
Client Query 001 Hello, we are trying to set up a business in Pakistan. If we have mentioned the unit price then an organization might has floated the tender for…
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There is nobody better than the expert team at Josh and Mak International to guide you through the minefield that are the customs and trade remedy laws in Pakistan! Granted,…
Writ Petition for Promotion of Civil Servant in Pakistan
Resolved Cases Series: Matter involving Promotion of Civil Servant in Pakistan. Our client approached us on the basis that he was currently serving as Director (BS-20) with a prominent federal…
Due Diligence Exercise : Opinion After Examination of Land Registry Documents
Inheritance Matter and Property Due Diligence of Pakistani citizens living in Italy. References given for the research at the land registry of Bahawalnagar / client obtained the address of the…
Mediation law in Pakistan
Pakistan Mediation Laws Mediation law in Pakistan Looking for advice on Mediation Laws in Pakistan? Mediation is often a quicker, and more cost effective, way to reach an agreement than…
Application for Withdrawal of a Supreme Court Appeal in Pakistan
Client Question: It is possible to withdraw an Appeal in the Supreme Court of Pakistan if no date is fixed for its hearing if the appellant/applicant has entered into compromise…
Business subsidiary in Pakistan in the Oil and Gas Sector
Online Email Query No-0997: Our company is planning to expand in Pakistan by establishing subsidiary and start oil and gas exploration work with our own technologies. In order to begin the process we are…
Writ involving Private Complaint Under Section 420/468/471 PPC and application for staying of proceedings in a Complaint case
This case which was resolved successfully involved Writ involving Private Complaint Under Section 420/468/471 PPC and application for staying of proceedings in a Complaint case.If you have a similar Case,…
Suit for Declaration and Permanent Injunction in Pakistan
This was a Civil Case filed by us for Declaration and Permanent Injunction.Details have been omitted for the privacy of the clients.If you have a similar matter, please call now…
Due Diligence via the Patwari and Other Pakistan Land or Property Records
This Opinion involving due diligence of the land has been published with the consent of our client and names and identities have been concealed to respect their privacy.If you have…
Tax credit for newly established industrial undertaking—Corporate dairy farming—Issuance of Exemption Certificate
2013 P T D 1883 [Lahore High Court] NISHAT DAIRY (PVT.) LTD. through Company Secretary Versus COMMISSIONER INLAND REVENUE and 4 others Writ Petition No.31925 of 2012, heard on 25th…
Child Custody in Pakistan
Child Custody in Pakistan, your questions answered Want the best legal team in Pakistan to deal with your case of Child Custody? Dial now, 0092-3005075993 *The names of the clients…
Filing For Divorce in Pakistan for non-resident Pakistanis
Filing For Divorce in Pakistan for non-resident Pakistanis : When two Pakistanis married to each other are abroad, in two different countries, their Matrimonial Dispute can be handled in Pakistan.…
Daily Online E-Mail : How to become PSP or a payment service provider or Online Payment Transfer Company like Pay Pal in Pakistan?
Contact request 98701 Client Question : We want to open Online payment Transfer Company in Pakistan, like Pay Pal, we need information relative license and cost and legal structure detail…
Online Lawyer Advice Pakistan – When To Use Online Lawyer Advisory Services
Thanks to the rise of the Internet, there is a whole host of online services that were never available before. People have the ability to take advantage of consultancy…
DON’T BE LIKE BILL!
If you are a regular Facebook user you cannot fail to have noticed the plethora of ‘Be Like Bill’ memes which have been cluttering up your newsfeeds. While these look…
LNG Italy-Pakistan and other possible sales deals
Barrister Aemen Zulfikar Maluka, our Founding Partner, has been interviewed again this week by the well-known energy publication, Interfax Energy regarding the LNG supply deal for Pakistan- possibly going to…
Limited Time Offer for Start-Ups in Pakistan ! July 2016 Special OFFER
Josh and Mak International brings a special offer for our current and prospective clients which they can NOT, and well, should NOT miss! Call our Team NOW at +92-51-8442922 or…
Can TRANSGENDER MARRIAGE IN PAKISTAN ever become a reality?
It has been reported that a group of Pakistani clerics have declared that marriage between transgender persons is permitted in Islam and that also have the right to a ceremonial…
BREXIT WINS; DOES THE UK LOSE?
With the UK surprisingly voting to leave the EU on the 23rd June, a huge level of complexity is expected to be introduced into a corporate tax system that is…
US COURT RULES THE INTERNET TO BE A NECESSITY AND NOT A LUXURY
A federal appellate has decided that we need the Internet. The US Court of Appeal for the District of Colombia has found that the Federal Communications Commission’s stringent regulation of…
THE LEGAL WORLD REVOLUTION THAT IS BLOCKCHAIN
Although it’s unlikely, Bitcoin may well disappear in a couple of years. It’s technology, however, is still one of the most important developments in recent times and it’s very likely…
Trademark Laws in Pakistan
A Detailed Review of Pakistan’s Trademark Laws Top Advice from the top Trademark Lawyers in Pakistan.The trademark laws in Pakistan can be complex to say the least. Here at Josh…
Energy Law in Pakistan
The Latest News on Developments pertaining to Energy Law in Pakistan Energy Law in Pakistan; there are many areas in Pakistan for which it has been confirmed that they are…
Pakistan Finance Bill 2016 : Summary of Recommendations
This is a summary of some of the important changes that have been proposed within the Finance Bill 2016.This relates to Sales Tax, Income Tax and Federal Excise and Customs…
Land Co-sharing in Pakistan (Legal Aspects)
Legal Aspects pertaining to Co-Sharer of Land in Pakistan Possession of one co-sharer on every inch of land is for the benefit of other co-sharers and if the mutation had…
Basic Points, filing a Civil Suit in Pakistan
Here are the basic legal points you need to know , if you are planning to file or filing a civil suit in Pakistan. Adjournments-Evidence to be recorded day to…
Published Comment : Pakistan’s second LNG terminal to Pakistan
Recently we had the honour of being interviewed by Interfax Global Energy based in London about the award for the construction of Pakistan’s second LNG terminal to Pakistan with regards…
Civil Revision in Pakistani law
Section 115, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Civil Revision Revision. [(I) The High Court may call for the record of any case which has been decided by any Court subordinate]…
All you ever wanted to know about Civil Appeals in Pakistani Law
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 Appeal from original decree. (1) Save where otherwise expressly provided in the body of this Code or by any other law for the time…
Amendment of Pleadings in Pakistani Law
A common question which is often asked by our clients is whether they can have their pleadings amended.We understand that by nature this article is fairly technical so if you…
Patent Law in Pakistan
Pakistani Law of Patents, Patent Law in Pakistan, Law of Patents in Pakistan All you ever wanted to know about Patent Protection in Pakistan, Patent Law in Pakistan.Do you wish…
Company Registration in Pakistan
Are you Looking for Company Registration in Pakistan? Are you looking for a Company Lawyer in Pakistan? Call us now +0092-300-5075993 Are you interested in Pakistan Company Formation , Pakistan…
How Lawyers Can Help Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights in the Cyber World
No matter who you are—an author, composer, designer, inventor, etc.—you should understand the use of the internet. Most likely, users of the web should know that they would come into…
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON THE PPRA RULES AND THEIR APPLICATION
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 minimum response…
Some thoughts on TELECOM PASSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE SHARING WITHIN PAKISTAN
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 such infrastructures…
CONTROVERSIAL NEW CYBERCRIME BILL PRESENTED TO THE UPPER HOUSE
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 law, which…
Doing Business in Pakistan 2016-2017
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 any questions,…
‘TOOTHLESS’ JUDICIAL COMMISSION WILL NOT BE INVESTIGATING PANAMA LEAKS
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 have surfaced…
COMMON MYTHS WE ARE BEING FED ABOUT THE OIL AND ENERGY SECTOR
There is nothing quite like a story or a myth to evoke emotional responses from humans. A loose definition of a myth is that is may or may not be…
SO WHO WILL BE RUNNING PAKISTAN’S SECOND LNG TERMINAL?
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 expressing an…
Fundamentals of Employment law in Pakistan
This article is for basic guidance of our clients only.For more information, please contact us at 0300-5075993 or email us at [email protected] Many people have been curious about the nature…
Legal Advice on the Power Sector in Pakistan
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 and Power…
LEGAL ADVICE ON THE EXPORT REGULATIONS OF PAKISTAN
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; • Textiles,…
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW IN PAKISTAN : A Short Client Guide
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 have also…
ADVICE ON PAKISTANI IMMIGRATION LAWS
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 following countries.…
CUSTOMS LAWS IN PAKISTAN
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 have worked…
PAKISTANI CITIZENSHIP THROUGH NATURALIZATION
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 Act 1951…
Business Laws In Pakistan
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 and prevent…
ARBITRATION LAWS IN PAKISTAN
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. Parties involved…
WHY PAKISTAN’S CYBER CRIME BILL ISN’T WORTH THE PAPER IT’S WRITTEN ON
Those fighting for digital rights in Pakistan have had a tough time over the past few months. Even though they’re a small minority in a very big pool of activists…
THE DAMAGE OFC’S ARE INFLICTING ON THE RECOVERING GLOBAL ECONOMY
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 OFCs as…
Where Did NADRA’s Whistleblower Program Go?
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 aimed at…
Pakistan’s Burgeoning IT Sector
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 show that…
Admiralty And Maritime Shipping Laws In Pakistan
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 make sure…
Taxation Law in Pakistan
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 most practical,…
The Banking Laws In Pakistan
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 establishment, incorporation…
Real Estate/Property Laws In Pakistan
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 and in…
An Overview Of The Various Labor Laws In Pakistan
There are so many labour laws in existence in Pakistan it would be remiss of us to try and put them all into one article. This is merely an overview…
MINISTRY FACES RESISTANCE OVER SECOND LNG TERMINAL
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 terminal thanks…
Keeping Abreast Of The Labor Laws In Pakistan
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 or workmen,…
Legal Services In Pakistan – Taxes You Need To Be Aware Of In Pakistan
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 and truly…
Law Firms In Islamabad – Hiring A Law Firm To Assist With SECP Website Compliance
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 SECP website…
Law Firms In Pakistan – Mistakes When Choosing One
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 down your…
IS THE NEW ELECTRONIC CRIME BILL REALLY AS FLAWED AS EVERYONE THINKS?
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? And if…
NEW LAW ALLOWS PIA TO BECOME A PLC
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 from relinquishing…
CONFUSION REGARDING LNG TAX EXEMPTIONS THREATENS PROJECT
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 Ltd. This…
WORLD LEADERS NAMED IN THE PANAMA DATA BREACH
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 powerful players…
MORE BIG NAMES EMERGE IN THE PANAMA DATA BREACH!
A huge document leak from a law firm in Panama has opened a very large can of worms on the dark, extensive world of the Shell companies and provided everyone…
Why You Need Josh and Mak to Register a Company in Pakistan?
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 to register…
DOES THE FUTURE OF PAKISTAN’S ENERGY LIE IN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA?
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 gas, oil…
Legal Services for British Pakistanis
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 services to…
THE AMENDED LAW FOR THE STATE BANK OF PAKISTAN
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 to passing…
Advice on Website compliance under SECP Guidelines for Public and Private Companies
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 [email protected] Claim a FREE…
Comment : Pakistani law on aliens/foreigners and acquiring citizenship
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 citizens who…
Promotion matters of Civil Servants
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 terms of…
Telecommunication Consumer Protection (Amendment) Regulations, 2015
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 initial consultation…
Updated PTA (Pakistan Telecommunications Authority Laws, Rules, Guidelines and Draft Regulations
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 PTA (https://www.pta.gov.pk)…
Legal Procedure pertaining to Sale of Land, residential and commercial property in Pakistan (excluding Federal Territory)
By Pir Abdul Wahid This article is a brief primer on the procedure and time required for successful conveyancing of property in Pakistan.Please note that in the case of Federal…
Updated Library Resources and Useful Links (1) : Punjab Laws
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 links will…
Understanding Mutation in Pakistani Law
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 and circumstances.…
Understanding the Law on Civil Appeals under the Pakistan Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
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 law for…
Some Legal Aspects Regarding Cancellation of Bail in Pakistan
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 other professional…
THE UNCITRAL RULES ON ARBITRATION FROM 1976 TO THE PRESENT DAY
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 will be…
Case Commentary On Citizenship Registration Laws in Pakistan
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 a call…
SSGC ANNOUNCE SHORTLISTED BIDDERS FOR SECOND LNG TERMINAL
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 ministry. According…
Copy of our Geo-scientists Writ Petition!
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 O-9, Islamabad.…
ASHRAF INDUSTRIES (PVT.) LTD. Versus FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN through Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources Control Secretariat and 3 others 2013 P T D 1732
2013 P T D 1732 [Peshawar] Before Dost Muhammad Khan and Qaiser Rashid Khan, JJ ASHRAF INDUSTRIES (PVT.) LTD. Versus FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN through Secretary,…
Full judgement on Reko Diq P L D 2013 Supreme Court 641
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 Industries and…
Refused UK Visa and UK Immigration Appeals
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 making the…
HOW WELL WILL ENGRO FARE WHEN RUNNING THE LNG TERMINAL?
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 then run…
Structure of the Nuclear Sector of Pakistan and Chashma Plants
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 energy and…
GOLDEN VISAS: Choose your next lucky move!
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 Hungary and…
Get a Golden Visa to Portugal!
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 each year.…
International Company Registration
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 Provision of…
Labour Laws in Pakistan (Daily Legal Advice Series 12)
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 Part II:…
Criminal Law Update : Important Decisions on miscellaneous matters
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 PLJ 1993…
Josh and Mak’s Legal Services for Bail in Pakistan
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 a times…
Discussion : Whether the provincial legislature has power and authority to impose market fees under Section 19 of Act, 1939 read with Rule 29 of Agricultural Produce Market Rules, 1940
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 List, fourth…
Legal principles of Waqf in Pakistan (Legal Advice Series 10)
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 of some…
Habeas Corpus in Pakistan ; What you need to know! Daily Legal Advice Series 9
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 of the…
Contempt of Court in Pakistan: What the Law Says! Daily Legal Advice Series 8
The general rule in Contempt of court proceedings is that the courts use this measure as a last resort, as they have due to regard to the freedom of speech…
Pakistani law on Pardanashin Lady (Daily Legal Advice Series 7)
If you need any further information on the issue of the determination of Pardahnashin lady, feel free to email us [email protected] Determination of who is a Pardanashin (Pardahnashin) lady? Every…
Expunction of and challenge to adverse remarks in ACR ( Service Matters) Daily Legal Advice Series 6
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 one of…
The Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 (Daily Legal Advice Series 5)
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 some important…
Novation vs. Assignment : A comparison
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 third party.…
WAPDA Employees Probation based service matters (Daily Legal Advice Series 4)
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 these queries…