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LEGAL KNOWLEDGE FOR ALL

Understanding the Law. Advancing Justice.

Legal awareness enables people to recognize their rights, make informed decisions and seek support when those rights are threatened. Access to legal information strengthens their ability to challenge discrimination, hold institutions accountable and participate meaningfully in public life—laying a foundation for equal protection and access to justice.

RIGHTS • JUSTICE • PUBLIC AWARENESS

Know the Law. Understand Your Rights.

This collection of selected Pakistani laws is provided to promote public welfare, legal awareness, and convenient access to information, helping individuals understand their rights and find relevant guidance. Documents are sourced from the Pakistan Code, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of Pakistan. Section 57(1)(q)(i) of the Copyright Ordinance, 1962 permits the reproduction or publication of material published in an official Gazette unless the Government has prohibited its reproduction or publication. pakistancode.gov.pk These documents are provided for general information, not as legal advice or certified copies. Their availability on a government website does not, by itself, confirm that they incorporate all subsequent amendments or remain applicable in every jurisdiction. Pakistan Code states that its content is under review and advises users to consult the relevant Gazette notification(s) for further clarification. For advice concerning a specific matter, please consult a qualified legal practitioner.

Sr.Legal ReferenceLawOfficial NotesDocument
1Act III of 1997Anti Narcotics Force Act, 1997—View Document
2Act VII of 2010Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010—View Document
3Act XXX of 2021Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Act, 2021—View Document
4Act XXVII of 1997Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997—View Document
5Act XI of 1878Arms Act, 1878—View Document
6Act XXXVIII of 2025Asaan Karobar Act, 2025—View Document
7Act V of 2019Assets Declaration Act, 2019—View Document
8Ordinance LXXX of 2002Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation Ordinance, 2002—View Document
9Act VI of 1886Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886—View Document
10Ordinance LXXIX of 2002Cantonments Local Government (Elections) Ordinance, 2002Repealed by Act XLVII of 2023. Official sourceView Document
11Act XIV of 1920Charitable and Religious Trusts Act, 1920—View Document
12Act VI of 1890Charitable Endowments Act, 1890—View Document
13Act XXXI of 1953Charitable Funds (Regulation of Collections) Act, 1953—View Document
14Act XIX of 1929Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929—View Document
15Act II of 1933Children (Pledging of Labour) Act, 1933—View Document
16Act XV of 1872Christian Marriage Act, 1872—View Document
17Act V of 1908Code of Civil Procedure, 1908—View Document
18Act XIX of 2017Companies Act, 2017—View Document
19Ordinance XLVII of 1984Companies Ordinance, 1984Repealed by Act XIX of 2017.View Document
20Constitution, 1973Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973—View Document
21Ordinance V of 2003Contempt of Court Ordinance, 2003—View Document
22Ordinance XXXIV of 1962Copyright Ordinance, 1962—View Document
23Act XVIII of 1992Cutting of Trees (Prohibition) Act, 1992—View Document
24Act VI of 2026DAANISH Schools Authority Act, 2026—View Document
25Act XXVIII of 2023Day Care Centres Act, 2023—View Document
26Act XLIII of 1975Decorations Act, 1975—View Document
27Act V of 1917Destruction of Records Act, 1917—View Document
28Act I of 2025Digital Nation Pakistan Act, 2025—View Document
29Act XIX of 2025Digital Presence Proceeds Tax Act, 2025—View Document
30Act IV of 1869Divorce Act, 1869—View Document
31Act XLIII of 1976Dowry and Bridal Gifts (Restriction) Act, 1976—View Document
32Ordinance XXIII of 1981Ehtram-e-Ramazan Ordinance, 1981—View Document
33Act XXXIII of 2017Elections Act, 2017—View Document
34Act XXI of 1974Electoral Rolls Act, 1974Repealed by section 241(a) of the Elections Act, 2017. Official sourceView Document
35Act IX of 1910Electricity Act, 1910—View Document
36Ordinance XXVIII of 1965Electricity Control Ordinance, 1965—View Document
37Ordinance XVIII of 1979Emigration Ordinance, 1979—View Document
38Act V of 1991Employment of Children Act, 1991—View Document
39Act X of 1991Enforcement of Shari’ah Act, 1991—View Document
40Act XII of 2020Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights Act, 2020—View Document
41Ordinance XLVI of 1981Exit from Pakistan (Control) Ordinance, 1981—View Document
42Ordinance LI of 1960Eye Surgery (Restrictions) Ordinance, 1960—View Document
43Act IV of 2007Federal Board of Revenue Act, 2007—View Document
44Act VIII of 1975Federal Investigation Agency Act, 1974—View Document
45Act XXXI of 1946Foreigners Act, 1946—View Document
46Ordinance XCVI of 2002Freedom of Information Ordinance, 2002Repealed by section 28 of the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017. Source documentView Document
47Act XV of 1895Government Grants Act, 1895—View Document
48Act XV of 1916Hindu Disposition of Property Act, 1916—View Document
49Act XXX of 1930Hindu Gains of Learning Act, 1930—View Document
50Act XII of 1928Hindu Inheritance (Removal of Disabilities) Act, 1928—View Document
51Act VII of 2017Hindu Marriage Act, 2017—View Document
52Act XXVIII of 1946Hindu Marriage Disabilities Removal Act, 1946—View Document
53Act XIX of 1946Hindu Married Women’s Right to Separate Residence and Maintenance Act, 1946—View Document
54Act XV of 1856Hindu Widows’ Re-Marriage Act, 1856—View Document
55Act XVIII of 1937Hindu Women’s Rights to Property Act, 1937—View Document
56Act XXXII of 1839Interest Act, 1839—View Document
57Ordinance II of 2026Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026—View Document
58Act IX of 2021Islamabad Capital Territory Senior Citizens Act, 2021—View Document
59Ordinance IV of 2001Islamabad Rent Restriction Ordinance, 2001—View Document
60Act LVII of 1952Karachi Electricity Control Act, 1952—View Document
61Act LXV of 1950Karachi Hotels and Lodging Houses (Control) Act, 1950—View Document
62Ordinance XIV of 1979Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan Ordinance, 1979—View Document
63Ordinance XII of 1972Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972—View Document
64Act XVIII of 1875Law Reports Act, 1875—View Document
65Act XVI of 2020Legal Aid and Justice Authority Act, 2020—View Document
66Act XXXV of 1973Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973—View Document
67Act IX of 1875Majority Act, 1875—View Document
68Act II of 1892Marriages Validation Act, 1892—View Document
69Act III of 1874Married Women’s Property Act, 1874—View Document
70Act XXXI of 2023Maternity and Paternity Leave Act, 2023—View Document
71Ordinance LV of 2001Microfinance Institutions Ordinance, 2001—View Document
72Ordinance VIII of 1961Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961—View Document
73Ordinance XVIII of 1999National Accountability Ordinance, 1999—View Document
74Act XVIII of 1976National and Provincial Assemblies (Elections to Reserved Seats) Act, 1976—View Document
75Act LIII of 2023National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Authority Act, 2023—View Document
76Ordinance XXIX of 2002National Commission for Human Development Ordinance, 2002—View Document
77Act XVI of 2012National Commission for Human Rights Act, 2012—View Document
78Act XXXII of 2017National Commission on the Rights of Child Act, 2017—View Document
79Act VIII of 2012National Commission on the Status of Women Act, 2012—View Document
80Act XIX of 2013National Counter Terrorism Authority Act, 2013—View Document
81Ordinance XXXIX of 1980National Development Volunteer Programme (Repeal) Ordinance, 1980—View Document
82Act XXIV of 2010National Disaster Management Act, 2010—View Document
83Act I of 1992Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Act, 1991—View Document
84Act II of 1951Pakistan Citizenship Act, 1951—View Document
85Act X of 2017Pakistan Climate Change Act, 2017—View Document
86Act IX of 2017Pakistan Commission of Inquiry Act, 2017—View Document
87Ordinance XIII of 2002Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Ordinance, 2002—View Document
88Act XXVII of 1976Pakistan Study Centres Act, 1976—View Document
89Act XXVI of 1976Pakistan Tourist Guides Act, 1976—View Document
90Act XXXI of 1958Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority Act, 1958—View Document
91Act III of 1936Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936—View Document
92Act IV of 1936Payment of Wages Act, 1936—View Document
93Act II of 1947Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947—View Document
94Act XL of 2016Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016—View Document
95Act XXIII of 2021Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals Act, 2021—View Document
96Act X of 2014Protection of Pakistan Act, 2014—View Document
97Act XVI of 1908Registration Act, 1908—View Document
98Act XVI of 1939Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939—View Document
99Act I of 1880Religious Societies Act, 1880—View Document
100Act XXXIV of 2017Right of Access to Information Act, 2017—View Document
101Act XXIV of 2012Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2012—View Document
102Ordinance III of 1947RIOT and Civil Commotion Risks Insurance Ordinance, 1947—View Document
103Ordinance XXXI of 2002Safeguard Measures Ordinance, 2002—View Document
104Act XLII of 1997Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Act, 1997—View Document
105Act XXIV of 1925Sikh Gurdwaras (Supplementary) Act, 1925—View Document
106Ordinance XXXIX of 2002Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority Ordinance, 2002—View Document
107Act XXI of 1860Societies Registration Act, 1860—View Document
108Act XXVIII of 2022Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention and Punishment) Act, 2022—View Document
109Act IV of 1882Transfer of Property Act, 1882—View Document
110Act II of 1882Trusts Act, 1882—View Document
111Act VII of 1956United Nations (Declaration of Death of Missing Persons) Act, 1956—View Document
112Act XX of 1948United Nations (Privileges and Immunities) Act, 1948—View Document
113Act XIV of 1948United Nations (Security Council) Act, 1948—View Document
114Act XIII of 1880Vaccination Act, 1880—View Document
115Act XXX of 2018Voluntary Declaration of Domestic Assets Act, 2018—View Document
116Ordinance XI of 1972Workers’ Children (Education) Ordinance, 1972—View Document
117Ordinance XXXVI of 1971Workers’ Welfare Fund Ordinance, 1971—View Document
118Ordinance XVIII of 1980Zakat and Ushr Ordinance, 1980—View Document
Sr.Legal ReferenceLawOfficial NotesDocument
1Constitution, 1973Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973—View Document
2Ordinance LXXIX of 2002Cantonments Local Government (Elections) Ordinance, 2002Repealed by Act XLVII of 2023. Official sourceView Document
3Act XXXIII of 2017Elections Act, 2017—View Document
4Act XXI of 1974Electoral Rolls Act, 1974Repealed by section 241(a) of the Elections Act, 2017. Official sourceView Document
5Ordinance II of 2026Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026—View Document
6Act XVIII of 1976National and Provincial Assemblies (Elections to Reserved Seats) Act, 1976—View Document
7Act XVI of 2012National Commission for Human Rights Act, 2012—View Document
8Act XLIII of 1975Decorations Act, 1975—View Document
Sr.Legal ReferenceLawOfficial NotesDocument
1Act XI of 1878Arms Act, 1878—View Document
2Act III of 1997Anti Narcotics Force Act, 1997—View Document
3Act VII of 2010Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010—View Document
4Act XXX of 2021Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Act, 2021—View Document
5Act XXVII of 1997Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997—View Document
6Act V of 1908Code of Civil Procedure, 1908—View Document
7Ordinance V of 2003Contempt of Court Ordinance, 2003—View Document
8Act V of 1917Destruction of Records Act, 1917—View Document
9Act VIII of 1975Federal Investigation Agency Act, 1974—View Document
10Ordinance XIV of 1979Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan Ordinance, 1979—View Document
11Ordinance XII of 1972Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972—View Document
12Act XVIII of 1875Law Reports Act, 1875—View Document
13Act XVI of 2020Legal Aid and Justice Authority Act, 2020—View Document
14Act XXXV of 1973Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973—View Document
15Ordinance XVIII of 1999National Accountability Ordinance, 1999—View Document
16Act LIII of 2023National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Authority Act, 2023—View Document
17Act XIX of 2013National Counter Terrorism Authority Act, 2013—View Document
18Act IX of 2017Pakistan Commission of Inquiry Act, 2017—View Document
19Act II of 1947Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947—View Document
20Act X of 2014Protection of Pakistan Act, 2014—View Document
21Act XXVIII of 2022Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention and Punishment) Act, 2022—View Document
Sr.Legal ReferenceLawOfficial NotesDocument
1Act VI of 1886Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886—View Document
2Act XIX of 1929Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929—View Document
3Act XV of 1872Christian Marriage Act, 1872—View Document
4Act IV of 1869Divorce Act, 1869—View Document
5Act XLIII of 1976Dowry and Bridal Gifts (Restriction) Act, 1976—View Document
6Ordinance XXIII of 1981Ehtram-e-Ramazan Ordinance, 1981—View Document
7Act X of 1991Enforcement of Shari’ah Act, 1991—View Document
8Act XII of 2020Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights Act, 2020—View Document
9Act XV of 1916Hindu Disposition of Property Act, 1916—View Document
10Act XXX of 1930Hindu Gains of Learning Act, 1930—View Document
11Act XII of 1928Hindu Inheritance (Removal of Disabilities) Act, 1928—View Document
12Act XIX of 1946Hindu Married Women’s Right to Separate Residence and Maintenance Act, 1946—View Document
13Act VII of 2017Hindu Marriage Act, 2017—View Document
14Act XXVIII of 1946Hindu Marriage Disabilities Removal Act, 1946—View Document
15Act XV of 1856Hindu Widows’ Re-Marriage Act, 1856—View Document
16Act XVIII of 1937Hindu Women’s Rights to Property Act, 1937—View Document
17Act IX of 2021Islamabad Capital Territory Senior Citizens Act, 2021—View Document
18Act IX of 1875Majority Act, 1875—View Document
19Act II of 1892Marriages Validation Act, 1892—View Document
20Act III of 1874Married Women’s Property Act, 1874—View Document
21Ordinance VIII of 1961Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961—View Document
22Act XXXII of 2017National Commission on the Rights of Child Act, 2017—View Document
23Act VIII of 2012National Commission on the Status of Women Act, 2012—View Document
24Act III of 1936Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936—View Document
25Act XXIV of 1925Sikh Gurdwaras (Supplementary) Act, 1925—View Document
Sr.Legal ReferenceLawOfficial NotesDocument
1Act II of 1933Children (Pledging of Labour) Act, 1933—View Document
2Act VI of 2026DAANISH Schools Authority Act, 2026—View Document
3Act XXVIII of 2023Day Care Centres Act, 2023—View Document
4Act V of 1991Employment of Children Act, 1991—View Document
5Act XXXI of 2023Maternity and Paternity Leave Act, 2023—View Document
6Ordinance XXIX of 2002National Commission for Human Development Ordinance, 2002—View Document
7Ordinance XXXIX of 1980National Development Volunteer Programme (Repeal) Ordinance, 1980—View Document
8Act I of 1992Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Act, 1991—View Document
9Act XXVII of 1976Pakistan Study Centres Act, 1976—View Document
10Act IV of 1936Payment of Wages Act, 1936—View Document
11Act XXIV of 2012Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2012—View Document
12Ordinance XI of 1972Workers’ Children (Education) Ordinance, 1972—View Document
13Ordinance XXXVI of 1971Workers’ Welfare Fund Ordinance, 1971—View Document
14Ordinance XVIII of 1980Zakat and Ushr Ordinance, 1980—View Document
Sr.Legal ReferenceLawOfficial NotesDocument
1Act VI of 1890Charitable Endowments Act, 1890—View Document
2Act XXXI of 1953Charitable Funds (Regulation of Collections) Act, 1953—View Document
3Act XIV of 1920Charitable and Religious Trusts Act, 1920—View Document
4Act XIX of 2017Companies Act, 2017—View Document
5Ordinance XLVII of 1984Companies Ordinance, 1984Repealed by Act XIX of 2017.View Document
6Act I of 1880Religious Societies Act, 1880—View Document
7Act XXI of 1860Societies Registration Act, 1860—View Document
8Act II of 1882Trusts Act, 1882—View Document
Sr.Legal ReferenceLawOfficial NotesDocument
1Act XXXVIII of 2025Asaan Karobar Act, 2025—View Document
2Act V of 2019Assets Declaration Act, 2019—View Document
3Act XIX of 2025Digital Presence Proceeds Tax Act, 2025—View Document
4Act IV of 2007Federal Board of Revenue Act, 2007—View Document
5Act XV of 1895Government Grants Act, 1895—View Document
6Act XXXII of 1839Interest Act, 1839—View Document
7Ordinance IV of 2001Islamabad Rent Restriction Ordinance, 2001—View Document
8Act LXV of 1950Karachi Hotels and Lodging Houses (Control) Act, 1950—View Document
9Ordinance LV of 2001Microfinance Institutions Ordinance, 2001—View Document
10Act XXVI of 1976Pakistan Tourist Guides Act, 1976—View Document
11Act XVI of 1908Registration Act, 1908—View Document
12Ordinance III of 1947Riot and Civil Commotion Risks Insurance Ordinance, 1947—View Document
13Ordinance XXXI of 2002Safeguard Measures Ordinance, 2002—View Document
14Act XLII of 1997Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Act, 1997—View Document
15Ordinance XXXIX of 2002Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority Ordinance, 2002—View Document
16Act IV of 1882Transfer of Property Act, 1882—View Document
17Act XXX of 2018Voluntary Declaration of Domestic Assets Act, 2018—View Document
Sr.Legal ReferenceLawOfficial NotesDocument
1Act XXXVIII of 2025Asaan Karobar Act, 2025—View Document
2Act V of 2019Assets Declaration Act, 2019—View Document
3Act XIX of 2025Digital Presence Proceeds Tax Act, 2025—View Document
4Act IV of 2007Federal Board of Revenue Act, 2007—View Document
5Act XV of 1895Government Grants Act, 1895—View Document
6Act XXXII of 1839Interest Act, 1839—View Document
7Ordinance IV of 2001Islamabad Rent Restriction Ordinance, 2001—View Document
8Act LXV of 1950Karachi Hotels and Lodging Houses (Control) Act, 1950—View Document
9Ordinance LV of 2001Microfinance Institutions Ordinance, 2001—View Document
10Act XXVI of 1976Pakistan Tourist Guides Act, 1976—View Document
11Act XVI of 1908Registration Act, 1908—View Document
12Ordinance III of 1947Riot and Civil Commotion Risks Insurance Ordinance, 1947—View Document
13Ordinance XXXI of 2002Safeguard Measures Ordinance, 2002—View Document
14Act XLII of 1997Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Act, 1997—View Document
15Ordinance XXXIX of 2002Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority Ordinance, 2002—View Document
16Act IV of 1882Transfer of Property Act, 1882—View Document
17Act XXX of 2018Voluntary Declaration of Domestic Assets Act, 2018—View Document
Sr.Legal ReferenceLawOfficial NotesDocument
1Act XVIII of 1992Cutting of Trees (Prohibition) Act, 1992—View Document
2Act IX of 1910Electricity Act, 1910—View Document
3Ordinance XXVIII of 1965Electricity Control Ordinance, 1965—View Document
4Ordinance LI of 1960Eye Surgery (Restrictions) Ordinance, 1960—View Document
5Act LVII of 1952Karachi Electricity Control Act, 1952—View Document
6Act XXIV of 2010National Disaster Management Act, 2010—View Document
7Act X of 2017Pakistan Climate Change Act, 2017—View Document
8Act XXXI of 1958Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority Act, 1958—View Document
9Act XIII of 1880Vaccination Act, 1880—View Document
Sr.Legal ReferenceLawOfficial NotesDocument
1Act XVIII of 1992Cutting of Trees (Prohibition) Act, 1992—View Document
2Act IX of 1910Electricity Act, 1910—View Document
3Ordinance XXVIII of 1965Electricity Control Ordinance, 1965—View Document
4Ordinance LI of 1960Eye Surgery (Restrictions) Ordinance, 1960—View Document
5Act LVII of 1952Karachi Electricity Control Act, 1952—View Document
6Act XXIV of 2010National Disaster Management Act, 2010—View Document
7Act X of 2017Pakistan Climate Change Act, 2017—View Document
8Act XXXI of 1958Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority Act, 1958—View Document
9Act XIII of 1880Vaccination Act, 1880—View Document

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