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 the following products for our buyers : Aluminum Products Available from China.Aluminium A7 Aluminium A8 Aluminium 6061 Aluminium 6063 Aluminium Billets Copper from ChinaCopper Millberry wire scrap Copper Cathode plates Copper
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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 contractual default which is threatening your business and financial stability please let us know.We can arrange a free consultation for you or offer you advice
Read morePanama Papers Scandal- Full Judgement Text
It all started with the Data Breach from a Panama Law Firm.The data leaked from the Panama Scandal also named and shamed many well-known politicians in Asia including the current politicians in power.The controversy resulted in many opposition parties taking up the matter at the Supreme Court of Pakistan.The much awaited judgement on 20th of
Read moreBangladesh LNG Deal , Published comments by Josh and Mak International
The Josh and Mak team thanks Mr Andrew Walker from #Interfax Natural Gas Daily for the interview this week regarding the news that #Excelerate in Bangladesh has secured $500 million in funding from the International Finance Corp. (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, which provides finance for private-sector ventures in developing countries. The
Read morePakistani Tax Law Provisions Concerning International Taxation
Find out about Pakistani Tax Law Provisions Concerning International Taxation Call +92-300-5075993 Email: [email protected] This article is only meant to inform/guide our current and prospective clientele.The Federal Government has made many rules as it is competent to make provisions via Gazette notification to implement such international taxation agreements in Pakistan. These agreements have overriding effect
Read moreCustoms and Trade Remedy Laws in Pakistan
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, things have improved in recent years but there is still much complex legislation in place that can prove a headache for business people. We have
Read moreLNG 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 Italy.There was a focus upon possible European suppliers – like Italy and France. The following comments were sent for the interview. The full article is
Read moreBREXIT 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 already extremely complex for those multinationals who operate in the UK. As it stands, all the unions member share external tariffs when it comes to
Read moreUS 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 broadband providers is legal is broadband access in not a luxury but a utility. In their decision, which stretched to 184 pages, the court came
Read moreTHE 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 that the much lauded Blockchain technology will prove revolutionary within the legal industry in the next few years and will prove to significantly disrupt not
Read moreTrademark 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 and Mak International we have compiled this definitive guide to help you gain the knowledge needed regarding trademarks in Pakistan. Remember, if you need any
Read morePakistan 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 duties and we have prepared this as a guide to share essential information with both our staff and prospective clientele If approved by the National
Read moreCompany 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 Company Registration, Incorporation of a Company in Pakistan? Do you wish to know about Company Registration in Pakistan? Read our guide below written by Pakistan’s
Read moreHow 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 conflict with the underlying currents of the technology. While some people post your work somewhere without your permission, it is illegal and steps should be
Read moreFREQUENTLY 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 time cannot be less than 15 days for competitive national bidding and 30 days for competitive international bidding. Depending on the nature of the procurement
Read moreSome 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 as telecom towers with the aim of maximizing the amount of sites which is available to those operators to be able to effectively deploy their
Read moreCONTROVERSIAL 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 is entitled “Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016” was unveiled by Anusha Rehman, the state minister of information technology. The draft laws was referred to
Read more‘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 following the data leaks from Panama. The supreme court has said that a proposed commission launched under the 1956 Inquiry Ace could take years to
Read moreCOMMON 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 true so, in other words, a myth could contain elements of truth or could be completely bereft of any. Setting aside ancient myths and folklore,
Read moreIS 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 it is, what direction should we be heading in? There is nobody on this planet with a greater capacity for surveillance than the NSA, but
Read moreNEW 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 management control. The government has promised that no action will be taken against those employees who led a charge during the protests against privatisation, and
Read moreCONFUSION 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 is despite the policy having been approved by the highest level of economic decision makers in the country. The FBR, Federal Board of Revenue, stated
Read moreWORLD 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 in the world have been dabbling in many off shore tax havens. The size of the breach is almost as shocking as the names which
Read moreTHE 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 administered. In regards to this, the decision as to which arbitral procedure will be adopted is a vital decision for both parties as they could
Read moreSSGC 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 to its evaluation criteria PGPL, Pakistan Gas Port Ltd and Guvnor scored 89.3 from the SSGC consultancy AF Capital whilst Akbar Associates achieved a score
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