Starting a Business in Pakistan: Company Incorporation, Trademark Protection and SECP–FBR Compliance BLI — Bangash Legal Insights A publication of Bangash & Co. — Advocates and Legal Consultants Introduction Establishing a business in Pakistan involves more than selecting a name, obtaining a registration certificate and commencing commercial operations. Entrepreneurs must choose an appropriate legal structure,...Read More

BLI — Bangash Legal Insights A publication of Bangash & Co. The Jurisprudence of Trademark Law in Pakistan From Registration to Reputation: Deceptive Similarity, Passing Off, Trade Dress, Well-Known Marks and the Judicial Protection of Brand Identity By Bangash & Co. — Advocates and Legal Consultants Introduction A trademark is much more than a name,...Read More

Islamabad High Court Holds That Constitutional Jurisdiction May Be Invoked for Pensionary Rights Irrespective of Whether Service Rules Are Statutory By BLI — Bangash Legal Insights | A Publication of Bangash & Co. Case Title: Zafar Ullah Khan and others v. Federation of Pakistan through Federal Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and others Citation:...Read More

BLI — Legal Insights A publication of Bangash & Co. Civil Servant Status and FST Jurisdiction: Supreme Court Clarifies the Law Supreme Court of Pakistan The Supreme Court of Pakistan has recently examined an important question concerning the distinction between a “civil servant” and a person serving in the broader “service of Pakistan”, and the...Read More

The Right to Travel and the Constitutional Limits on Placement of Names on the PCL, ECL and Other Stop Lists Emerging Jurisprudence of the Islamabad High Court By a Practicing Lawyer Correspondence: bangashco1@gmail.com The power of the State to regulate the movement of its citizens is undoubtedly an important aspect of governmental authority. However, such...Read More

Online Fraud and Cyber Crime: Legal Issues in NCCIA Proceedings bangashco1@gmail.com • Legal Insights • Criminal Litigation & Cyber Crime    Understanding Online Fraud Investigations The increasing use of digital transactions, online platforms, electronic communications, and internet-based services has also resulted in the growth of cyber-crime complaints and online fraud investigations. Proceedings involving alleged online...Read More

Pension Is a Lawful Service Right: Understanding Pension and Service Claims bangashco1@gmail.com • Legal Insights • Constitutional & Service Law    Pension and the Protection of Service Rights Pension disputes frequently arise when an employee’s period of service is not recognized as pensionable or when a departmental decision adversely affects an employee’s retirement benefits. Pension...Read More

SECP Investigations Under Section 256: Understanding Corporate Regulatory Proceedings bangashco1@gmail.com • Legal Insights • Corporate & Regulatory Law  When Can a Company Face Regulatory Investigation? Corporate regulatory investigations can have significant consequences for companies, particularly where disputes arise between shareholders, directors, management, or other persons connected with the affairs of a company. Section 256 of...Read More

UBO Compliance Under the Companies Act, 2017: Key Requirements for Companies   bangashco1@gmail.com • Legal Insights • Corporate, SECP & Regulatory Compliance  Understanding Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Compliance Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) compliance has become an important component of corporate regulatory compliance in Pakistan. Companies are required to identify and disclose information relating to their ultimate...Read More