Frequently Asked Questions

Company registration with SECP typically takes 1 to 3 working days once all documents are in order. The process can be expedited through SECP's digital platform. We recommend reserving the company name in advance to avoid delays.

There is no statutory minimum capital requirement for a private limited company in Pakistan. You can register with any amount of share capital. However, we advise that the capital should be commensurate with the nature and scale of the proposed business.

Khula is a divorce initiated by the wife in which she typically returns the dower (mahr) to the husband, while talaq is initiated by the husband through pronouncement. Both require notice to the Arbitration Council under the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, but the procedures and legal grounds differ.

Pakistani courts decide custody based on the welfare of the child as the paramount consideration. Generally, the mother has the right of custody (hizanat) of male children until age 7 and female children until puberty, but this can be modified by the court based on the child's best interests, the parents' circumstances, and the child's own preference if of sufficient age.

Yes, overseas Pakistanis can file for divorce through a lawyer holding a valid power of attorney. The lawyer can represent them in the relevant family court, and remote appearances may be arranged in certain cases. The process can be managed largely from abroad with the right documentation.

Yes, we offer remote consultations via Zoom, Google Meet, or WhatsApp video call. This is especially convenient for overseas clients and those who prefer to meet from home. The process is the same as an in-person consultation - we review your documents and provide legal advice.

We practice across a wide range of areas including corporate and commercial law, civil litigation, family law, criminal defense, property and real estate, tax law, banking and finance, constitutional law, intellectual property, and immigration. Our team has experience before the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the Islamabad High Court, and various tribunals.

You can book a consultation through our website by filling out the booking form on the Book Consultation page. Select your preferred date, time, and mode of meeting (in-person or video), and provide a brief description of your matter. We will confirm your appointment within 24 hours.

Mutation is the process of recording the change of ownership in the land revenue register. It is the final and conclusive step that legally establishes the new owner's name in government records. Without mutation, the previous owner's name remains on the record, which can create complications for future transactions or inheritance.

Property title can be verified by obtaining a Fard (title deed) from the relevant Patwari's office or through the Punjab/Islamabad land record online portals. A complete due diligence also includes checking the chain of ownership, any encumbrances, and verifying the property matches the recorded dimensions and location. We conduct this verification as part of our property advisory service.