Does Sexual Relations on the Promise of Marriage Amount to Rape Under Pakistani Law?

by Zaeem | Jan 9, 2026 | Legal Awareness

In Pakistan, a common legal question arises when a man and woman engage in a sexual relationship based on a promise of marriage that is later broken: does this fall under rape (Zina-bil-Jabr), or is it treated differently under the law? This issue was clearly...

Public Service Message: Check Character Records Before Marriage

by Zaeem | Jan 9, 2026 | Legal Awareness

A friendly reminder for everyone planning to get married: Before marrying someone, whether a man or a woman, it is important to check if there are any legal or moral issues associated with that person. Sometimes, cases involving moral misconduct or character concerns...

I Earn Less Than PKR 50,000 Per Month, Do I Need to Become a Tax Filer?

by Zaeem | Jan 9, 2026 | Legal Awareness

This is one of the most common questions people ask: “If my monthly income is less than PKR 50,000, do I still need to become a tax filer?” To answer this properly, we must understand that paying tax and becoming a tax filer are two different things. Who Must Become a...

Who Can Call Themselves an Advocate? Understanding the Law and Common Misconceptions

by Zaeem | Jan 9, 2026 | Legal Awareness

It is common to see cars with “Advocate” stickers, visiting cards mentioning “Advocate,” or social media profiles using the title, sometimes even by people who are still law students. This raises serious legal and ethical concerns. Let us clarify the law. You Are Not...

Pakistan’s Crime Control Department (CCD): Reform, Reality, and the Cost of “Fake Encounters”

by Zaeem | Jan 9, 2026 | Legal Awareness

In 2002, Pakistan introduced a major police reform law known as the Police Order 2002. Its purpose was ambitious: to modernize the policing system, improve accountability, control crime, and make law enforcement more self-oriented with proper checks and balances. For...