Research and legal notes from the advocate's desk.
Family disputes need a steady hand and a clear understanding of the process. Here is how khula and divorce cases move through the system in Pakistan. A wife seeking khula files a suit in the family court. The court grants a decree after due process, and the decree is then sent to the Union Council, […]
Read article →Most property disputes in Pakistan turn on one thing: documents. The registered sale deed, the fard-e-malkiat, and the mutation (intiqal) records decide who legally owns the property — not possession alone, and not verbal claims. When ownership is contested, the civil court offers several remedies. A suit for declaration establishes your title. A permanent injunction […]
Read article →Stay calm. If you are arrested in Pakistan, the first thing to know is this: you have the right to know why you are being arrested, and you have the right to contact a lawyer of your choice without delay. Do not sign any statement or document without legal advice. Anything you say can become […]
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