SHIP (VESSEL) ARREST IN PAKISTAN – COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE BY OSMANI LAW WHAT IS SHIP (VESSEL) ARREST IN PAKISTAN? Part I – Introduction to Ship Arrest in Pakistan Ship arrest is one of the most significant remedies available under admiralty law. It enables a competent court to detain a vessel as security for a maritime claim...Read More
STAY PROCEEDINGS IN PAKISTAN – COMPLETE GUIDE TO STAY ORDERS, TEMPORARY INJUNCTIONS & CONSTITUTIONAL PETITIONS | OSMANI LAW FIRMS Key Takeaways Before exploring the detailed legal principles discussed in this guide, readers should keep the following key points in mind: A stay order is a temporary judicial remedy intended to preserve the rights of the...Read More
EFFECTIVE PROSECUTION AND TRIAL OF TERRORISM CASES IN PAKISTAN Terrorism remains one of the most serious threats to national security, judicial integrity, and societal peace in Pakistan. The sacrifices made by members of the judiciary, legal fraternity, and law enforcement agencies serve as a constant reminder of the urgency to strengthen the criminal justice system....Read More
DIVORCE AMONGST CHRISTIANS IN PAKISTAN: LAW & PRACTICE Introduction Christian marriage is traditionally regarded as a sacred and lifelong union, fundamentally different from Muslim marriage, which is treated as a civil contract. The principle that marriage should endure “till death do us part” shapes Christian matrimonial jurisprudence. However, modern societal realities necessitate legal mechanisms for...Read More
ADOPTION IN PAKISTAN: SHARIAH LAW, GUARDIANSHIP & LEGAL PROCESS | OSMANI LAW KARACHI Introduction Adoption in Pakistan remains a complex and sensitive legal and religious issue, especially when examined through the lens of Islamic Shariah. While Islam strongly promotes the care and protection of children, the concept of adoption differs significantly from Western legal systems....Read More
IMMUNITY OF PRESIDENT & PRIME MINISTER UNDER ARTICLE 248 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF PAKISTAN EXPLAINED – (OSMANI LAW ASSOCIATES) Article 248 of the Constitution of Pakistan provides limited immunity to the President, Governors, Prime Minister, and Ministers for acts performed in their official capacity. However, this immunity is not absolute, as courts have consistently held...Read More
POWERS OF DISMISSAL OF SUIT UNDER ORDER VII RULE 11 CPC IN PAKISTAN – LEGAL GUIDE BY OSMANI LAW Introduction to Order VII Rule 11 CPC Order VII Rule 11 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) empowers courts to reject a plaint at the initial stage if it does not meet legal requirements. This provision...Read More
RIGHT OF CHILD CUSTODY IN ISLAMIC AND FAMILY LAW: LEGAL PRINCIPLES, PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND THE WELFARE OF THE CHILD Child custody is one of the most sensitive and complex legal issues arising from divorce or separation. It not only involves legal rights but also deeply affects the emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing of children. In...Read More
NO CITIZEN CAN BE DENIED THE RIGHT TO TRAVEL Case Reference PLD 2026 Balochistan 1Bench: Rozi Khan Barrech, C.J. & Sardar Ahmed Haleemi, JPetitioner: Muhammad Akhtar MengalRespondents: Federation of Pakistan through Secretary, Ministry of Interior & 3 othersConstitution Petition No.: 1149 of 2025Date of Decision: 24th September, 2025 Optimized Legal Analysis 1. Background: Inclusion in...Read More
FIA CANNOT FREEZE BANK ACCOUNTS WITHOUT ENQUIRY Case Reference PLD 2026 Sindh 29Bench: Muhammad Faisal Kamal Alam & Muhammad Hasan (Akber), JJPetitioner: Rayan Technology Private Limited through authorized representativeRespondents: Federation of Pakistan through Secretary, Ministry of Interior & 6 othersConstitution Petition No.: D-2681 of 2025Date of Decision: 31st July, 2025 Optimized Legal Analysis 1. Background...Read More
