Petrol in Pakistan crossed Rs375 a litre in September 2026, and diesel is above Rs403, after the Middle East conflict pushed global oil prices up again. To soften the hit for the people who feel it most, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a new relief scheme that knocks Rs100 off every litre of petrol for […]
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Disclaimer: Power of Attorney law involves real legal risk, and misuse can result in genuine financial loss. This article explains the general legal framework as reported publicly in 2026. Have any Power of Attorney drafted or reviewed by a property lawyer in Pakistan before you sign it. A widespread misunderstanding trips up overseas Pakistanis more […]
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Disclaimer: Fees, processing times, and eligibility rules for NICOP and POC change periodically and figures reported across sources sometimes conflict. The numbers below are illustrative estimates for 2026. Confirm current fees and requirements on NADRA’s official Pak Identity portal before you apply. Two acronyms confuse almost every overseas Pakistani at some point: NICOP and POC. […]
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Disclaimer: Voting rights for overseas Pakistanis remain the subject of active litigation and shifting election law. This article reflects the publicly reported legal status as of 2026. Confirm the current position directly with the Election Commission of Pakistan before an upcoming election, since the rules described here could change again. If you’re one of the […]
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Disclaimer: Tax rules and withholding rates in Pakistan change throughout the year and sometimes vary by source even within the same tax year. The figures below reflect publicly reported rates as of 2026. Confirm current numbers with the FBR IRIS portal or a tax consultant before you rely on them for a transaction. If you […]
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Starting a business from home in Pakistan has never been more realistic. You don’t need office space, a registered company, or a large amount of savings. What you do need is a clear idea, a realistic plan, and the patience to stick with it through the first few slow months. The 7 best home based […]
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A single spelling mistake on your CNIC can hold up a bank account, a passport application, a property transfer, or a visa process. A name that doesn’t match your educational certificates or your marriage record creates a paper trail of mismatches that each institution asks you to explain separately. It’s tedious, time-consuming, and completely avoidable. […]
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If you’re a Pakistani living abroad, the NICOP is one of those documents you really can’t afford to skip or leave expired. It’s not just an ID card. It’s your visa-free entry into Pakistan, your legal right to buy property, open a bank account, vote, and access almost every government service without standing in a […]
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Your baby is home, the celebrations are done, and someone has just reminded you that the B Form application should have been filed within a month of birth. Or maybe your child is older, and you’ve put it off, and now the school is asking for it. Either way, you need the B Form, and […]
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You’ve had the Nikah. The celebrations are over. Now comes the part most newlyweds put off for months: getting the marriage officially registered with the Union Council. It’s not complicated, but it does involve a specific sequence of steps. Skip or misunderstand any one of them, and you’ll hit problems when you try to update […]
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