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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 of them will try to enter with another local company as a consortium. Many of these companies have common questions on many aspects of liability

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Our latest Publication The Mining Law Review 2017 Pakistan Chapter

The Josh and Mak Team is proud to be a part of the Experts Panel for 2017 and below is our contribution to the Mining Law Review 2017 (Pakistan Chapter (Ch-15) published by the very esteemed editorial Panel , “The Law Reviews”. Author : Barrister AEMEN MALUKA Josh and Mak International Executive director and founder

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Legal Aspects of Setting Up A Solar Power Project in Pakistan

Are you looking to get legal advice for setting up a Solar Power Project in Pakistan.Below is our client guide to the legal aspects and other considerations involved.This guide is not meant to be a full client guide.If you have specific questions, please give us a call at +92-300-5075993 or email us at [email protected] Pakistan

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Difference between right of lien and right of retention in Pakistan

The article reviews the difference between right of Lien and Right of Retention in construction and energy contracts in Pakistan and International Jurisdictions. In many contracts,  both the terms seem to have been written together as one right being additional to the other. It is also true that technically they are two slightly different concepts

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Opting for court proceedings in Pakistan, a different view

In Pakistan, one option, when looking for a straightforward and cost efficient approach to resolving disputes is mediation/ arbitration. This saves you both money and time while helping all parties in achieving a resolution that is mutually beneficial to all parties involved. An amicable dispute settlement can also preserve old and valuable business relationships.That is

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Legal Services Islamabad Based For Company Taxation

Company taxation can be a complicated matter, as laws change all of the time. This is why it is a good idea to hire a company that offers legal services Islamabad based. They can deal with this area of your business for you, giving you peace of mind that everything is handled above board. For

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Opinion : Limitation on liability for ‘Intentional or criminal misconduct or wilful violation’ and Liability Caps

By Barrister Aemen Zulfikar Maluka  It is common to encounter, during contract review requests by clients, a contractor request for a limitation on liability for “intentional or criminal misconduct or wilful violation” in an agreement for which legal services involving drafting and/or review have been requested. Many times when we received such a request, a

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Buying Property in Pakistan: A Legal Guide for Overseas Pakistanis and Foreigners

This Guide seeks to enable Local and Overseas Pakistanis, as well as Foreigners wishing to invest/buy property in Pakistan.Our top legal team will be more than happy to give you legal opinion or help you carry out due diligence for any property you wish to purchase in Pakistan.Our due diligence and legal opinion fees are

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Qualities The Best Lawyers In Pakistan Have

No matter whether you need someone to assist you with environmental laws, drawing up legal documents, or civil matters, you will want to find the best lawyers in Pakistan to help. With so many law firms in the country, this can be easier said than done. Below, we will reveal all of the key qualities

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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 economically suitable for E&P; exploration and production. Gas, coal and crude oil are key products when it comes to the E&P industry in Pakistan.In terms

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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 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

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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 been attested in favour of some of the co-sharers, that would not extinguish the title of the other co-sharers. Shahro and others v. Mst. Fatima

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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 day and adjournment in its midst not be granted except in exceptional case for reasons to be recorded. P L J 1981 Supreme Court 484

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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] to such High Court and in which no appeal lies thereto, and if such subordinate Court appears- (a)       To have exercised a jurisdiction not

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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 being in force, an appeal shall lie from every decree passed by any Court exercising original jurisdiction to the Court authorised to hear appeals from

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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 to have to your patent protected in Pakistan? Read on below! The article below seeks to help our readers in registering and protecting their Patents

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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 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

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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 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

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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 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

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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 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,

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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 of employment within the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Thus, learning a thing or two about the basic law on employment will shed some light into

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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 laws in Pakistan and Setting Up Independent Power Projects in Pakistan We are a Top Legal500 Law Firm, which has been making positive efforts to

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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, yarns & fabrics • Articles of clothing and accessories • Footwear • Leather and leather products • Guar meal, Guar gum and Guar protein extracts

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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. • United Kingdom • Australia • United States of America • New Zealand • Canada • Denmark • Ireland In order to achieve our objective

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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 with companies who deal with the importation of the following goods into Pakistan and the list is growing all the time: Paper, paperboard and articles,

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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 by the federal government. The naturalization certificate can be gained under section 3 of the naturalization Act 1926 on the following grounds:- That he or

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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 problems before they happen. Having a practice that with both extensive experience and expertise puts us in the position to represent clients in all industries.

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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 in arbitration are effectively opting out of the court system and submitting their case for resolution by a neutral, third party arbitrator. The reasons for

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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 within the country, they’ve certainly had their hands full thanks to the new cyber crime bill, (#PECB15) which was passed on April 15 by The

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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 Panama have increasingly appeared in the new over recent years and have become a global concern due to not only their existence and way they

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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 413 new IT companies were registered with the SECP; the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan during the period of July 2015 – March 2016,

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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 that our partners are available at short notice and provide efficient response for all matters relating to these laws. We represent several major shipping entities

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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, tuned-in and well-crafted tax solutions. At Josh and Mak International we provide a comprehensive range of services from the completion of tax returns under corporation

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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 and share capital for banking companies, cooperative banks and financial institutions, transactions of banking business, suspension of business and the winding up of banking businesses,

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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 the area personal property within the common law legal system. In the civil law system, there is a division between movable and immovable property. Movable

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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 touching on the main laws that can have a major impact on the legality of your business and how you run it in terms of

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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, appointment and termination issues, recruitment appointments, promotions and reversion to a lower grade or service, removal from service, matters of pension, gratuity and provident funds.

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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 search. No matter what type of service you require, the importance of choosing a premium quality company when it comes to any legal services cannot

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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 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

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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 and LPG, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is absolutely teeming with various minerals and Fata is effectively a new oil state as over the next 5 years the

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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 the “The State Bank of Pakistan (Amendment) Bill 2015″ on 9 November, 2015. The bill had already been passed by the senate and it just

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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 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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