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The National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Authority Act, 2023 (Act No. LIII of 2023) -

Adoption: 2023-08-07 | Date of entry into force: 2023-08-07 | PAK-2023-L-115320

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The Pakistan Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, 2023 (Act No. XLVIII of 2023) -

Adoption: 2023-08-04 | Date of entry into force: 2023-08-04 | PAK-2023-L-115321

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Elections (Second Amendment) Act, 2023 ( Act No. XLIV of 2023) -

Adoption: 2023-08-04 | Date of entry into force: 2023-08-04 | PAK-2023-L-115324

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Election (Amendment) Act, 2023 (XXXV of 2023) -

Adoption: 2023-06-26 | Date of entry into force: 2023-06-26 | PAK-2023-L-115323

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The Maternity and Paternity Leave Act, 2023 (Act No. XXXI of 2023) -

Adoption: 2023-06-20 | Date of entry into force: 2023-06-20 | PAK-2023-L-115319

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Day Care Centres Act, 2023 (Act No. XXVIII of 2023) -

Adoption: 2023-06-15 | Date of entry into force: 2023-06-22 | PAK-2023-L-115326

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Supreme Court (Review of Judgement and Orders) Act, 2023 (Act No.XXIII of 2023) -

Adoption: 2023-05-26 | Date of entry into force: 2023-05-29 | PAK-2023-L-115325

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The Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2023 (Act No. XIX of 2023) -

Adoption: 2023-05-04 | Date of entry into force: 2023-05-04 | PAK-2023-L-114909

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The Pakistan Maritime Zones Act, 2023 (Act No. XVIII of 2023). -

Adoption: 2023-04-29 | Date of entry into force: 2023-04-29 | PAK-2023-L-114910

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The Lawyers Welfare and Protection Act, 2023 (Act No.XIIof 2023) -

Adoption: 2023-03-31 | Date of entry into force: 2023-03-31 | PAK-2023-L-115322

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The Balochistan Factories Act, 2021 Act No. XIX of 2021. -

Adoption: 2021-06-14 | PAK-2021-L-112501

An Act to re-enact the existing law relating to the regulation of labour in factories with regard to its application to the province of Balochistan. Repeals the Pakistan Factories Act, 1934 (XXV of 1934) as far is it applies to Balochistan.

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The Balochistan Shops and Establishments Act 2021, Act No. XVII of 2021. -

Adoption: 2021-06-11 | PAK-2021-L-112503

The Act re-enacts the existing law relating to shops and establishments with regard to its application to the Province of Balochistan, in accordance with the situation, conditions and requirements of the province. It repeals the West Pakistan Shops and Establishments Ordinance 1969 (No. 8) in as far as it applies to Balochistan.

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Enforcement of Women's Property Rights Act, 2020 (Act No. XII of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-02-28 | PAK-2020-L-109723

The Act provides for the protection of the rights of ownership and possession of property by women, ensuring that such rights are not violated by means of harassment, coercion, force or fraud.

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Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2020 (No. VII of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-02-21 | PAK-2020-L-109725

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Federal Government Employees Housing Authority Act, 2020 (Act No. IV of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-01-15 | PAK-2020-L-109724

Establishes the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority for the planning and development of housing schemes for serving and retired Federal Government employees.

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Elections (Second Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act No. XXXVII of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-11-22 | PAK-2017-L-109728

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Elections (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act No.XXXV of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-10-18 | PAK-2017-L-109727

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The Elections Act, 2017 (Act No. XXXIII of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-10-02 | PAK-2017-L-109726

An Act to amend, consolidate and unify laws relating to the conduct of elections. Repeals the following laws:
(a) the Electoral Rolls Act, 1974 (Act No. XXI of 1974);
(b) the Delimitation of Constituencies Act, 1974 (Act No. XXXIV of 1974);
(c) the Senate (Election) Act, 1975 (Act No. LI of 1975);
(d) the Representation of the People Act, 1976 (Act No. LXXXV of 1976);
(e) the Election Commission Order, 2002 (Chief Executive‘s Order No.1 of 2002);
(f) the Conduct of General Elections Order, 2002 (Chief Executive‘s Order No.7 of 2002);
(g) the Political Parties Order, 2002 (Chief Executive‘s Order No.18 of 2002); and
(h) the Allocation of Symbols Order, 2002

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National Counter Terrorism Authority (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act No.XXVI of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-06-05 | PAK-2017-L-104939

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Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Act, 2017 (Act No.XXI of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-06-05 | PAK-2017-L-104940

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Punjab Women Protection Authority Act 2017 (X of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-05-31 | PAK-2017-L-104988

An Act to provide for a comprehensive, efficient, effective and gender equitable system for protection, relief and rehabilitation of women against all forms of violence in the Punjab; to control, monitor, and oversee that system; and, to deal with matters ancillary thereto.

Repeals the Punjab Women Protection Authority Ordinance, 2017 (II of 2017).

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Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2017 (Act No.XX of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-05-30 | PAK-2017-L-104942

Provides for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedures for civil cases and includes but is not limited to, arbitration. mediation, conciliation and neutral evaluation.

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Companies Act, 2017 (Act No.XIX of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-05-30 | PAK-2017-L-104943

An Act to reform and re-enact the law relating to companies and for matters connected therewith. Repeals the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984), except Part VIIIA consisting of sections 282A to 282N.

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Free Compulsory Primary and Secondary Education Act, 2017 (Act. No XII of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-04-14 | PAK-2017-L-104971

Free compulsory education is to be provided by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for all children aged between 5 to 16 years old.

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Constitution (Twenty-third Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act No.XII of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-03-31 | PAK-2017-L-104944

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Hindu Marriage Act, 2017 (Act No.VII of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-03-21 | PAK-2017-L-104946

An Act to provide for the solemnization of marriages by Hindu families and for matter ancillary and incidental thereto.

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Employees of Health Department (Regularization of Services) Act, 2017 (Act. No VII of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-03-02 | PAK-2017-L-104972

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The Khyber Pakhtunkwha Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act No. VI of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-02-27 | PAK-2017-L-104973

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Criminal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Act No. IV of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-02-16 | PAK-2017-L-104947

Amends the following laws:
- Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860) - extends penalties for giving false evidence (s. 182), amends section 298 concerning uttering words etc. with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings and section 498B concerning the prohibition of forced marriages;
- Police Act, I86l (V of 1861) - amends sections 23 (duties of police officers), 29 (penalties for neglect of duty), and 32 (penalty for disobeying orders);
- Code of Criminal Procedure (Act No. V of 1898) - amends Schedule II concerning penalties for the offences amended in the Penal Code;
- Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 (PO No. 10 of 1984) amends article 164 concerning production of evidence using modern devices; and
- Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 (No. XXVII of 1997) - adds a new section 11WW establishing the offence of lynching and setting out penalties for those committing the offence.

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The Code of Criminal Procedure (Sindh Amendment) Act, 2017 (Sindh Act No.IV of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-02-02 | Date of entry into force: 2017-03-10 | PAK-2017-L-104991

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure with respect to its application to the Province of Sindh by inserting a new section 156-C concerning Mandatory DNA Testing in Rape cases and section 156-D concerning preservation of DNA evidence in rape cases.

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The Sindh Prohibition of Corporal Punishment Act, 2016 (Sindh Act No.VII of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-01-31 | Date of entry into force: 2017-03-15 | PAK-2017-L-104992

The Act provides that a child, defined as anyone under the age of 18 years old, has the right to be shown respect for his personality and individuality and shall not be made subject to corporal punishment or any other humiliating or degrading treatment.

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The Sindh Payment of Wages Act, 2015 (Sindh Act No.VI of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-01-30 | Date of entry into force: 2017-03-10 | PAK-2017-L-104993

An Act to regulate the payment of wages to certain classes of persons employed in factories, Industrial and commercial establishments in the Province of Sindh.

The provisions of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 in its application to the Province of Sindh, are hereby repealed.

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The Sindh Prohibition of Employment of Children Act, 2017 (Sindh Act No.III of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-01-25 | Date of entry into force: 2017-03-15 | PAK-2017-L-104994

An Act to prohibit the employment of children and to regulate employment of adolescents in certain occupations and work. Part II prohibits the employment of adolescents and children in hazardous work as listed in the Schedule.

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Act, 2017 (Act No. II of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-01-24 | PAK-2017-L-104974

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Punjab Civil Administration Ordinance 2016 (XX of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-12-31 | PAK-2016-L-104984

Institutes a comprehensive system of civil administration in the Punjab for efficient administration and improved service delivery to the people.

Repeals the Punjab Local Government Ordinance, 2001 (XIII of 2001).

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act, 2016 (Act No. XXXI of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-12-13 | PAK-2016-L-104975

Set out the regulations with respect to the health and safety of using boilers and pressure vessels. Repeals the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Ordinance (CXXI of 2002) to the extent that it applies to the Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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The Balochistan Child Protection Act (Act No. VII of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-11-17 | PAK-2016-L-104968

An Act to provide for the protection of children in Balochistan from all forms of physical or mental violence, injury, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse and matters incidental thereto.

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Punjab Restriction on Employment of Children Act 2016 (L of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-10-29 | PAK-2016-L-104987

An Act to prohibit the employment of children and to restrict the employment of adolescents in certain occupations and processes.

1. Short title, extent and commencement
2. Definitions
3. Prohibition on employment
4. Provincial Committee on Child Labour
5. Duration of work, etc.
6. Weekly holidays
7. Notice to Inspector
8. Dispute as to age
9. Maintenance of register
10. Display of notice
11. Penalties
12. Abetment to an offence
13. Presumption of work
14. Sealing of establishment
15. Appellate authority
16. Trial of offences
17. Cognizance of offences
18. Penalties under some other laws
19. Appointment of Inspectors
20. Amendment of Schedule
21. Rules
22. Application of other laws
23. Power to remove difficulties
24. Repeal and savings
25. Repeal - Repeals the Punjab Restriction on Employment of Children Ordinance, 2016 (XIII of 2016) and the Employment of Children Act, 1991 (Act No. V of 1991).
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Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act No. XLV of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-10-24 | PAK-2016-L-109731

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Criminal Law (Amendment) (Offences Relating to Rape) Act, 2016 (Act XLIV of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-10-22 | PAK-2016-L-109729

The Criminal Law (Amendment) (Offences Relating to Rape) Act 2016 amends the Pakistan Penal Code of 1860, which penalised the offence of rape against women in 2006.
Section 2 amends Section 55 of the Penal Code and makes offences related to rape non commutable.

The Act amends Section 376 of the Penal Code establishing that whoever commits rape of a minor or a person with mental or physical disability shall be punished with death or life imprisonment, including public servants such as police officers, medical officers or jailers, who, taking advantage of their official position, commit rape. Section 367A of the Penal Code is also amended, prohibiting the disclosure of the identity of the victim of rape. The Act also inserts a new section providing for the obligation of the investigation officer to record the statement of the victim in presence of a female police officer or other female family members of the victim.

Finally, the Act deletes Article 151(4) of the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 (P.O. No. 10 of l984) which provided that "the credit of a witness may be impeached in the following ways by the adverse party, or, with the consent of the Court, by the party who calls him:...(4) when a man is prosecuted for rape or an attempt to ravish, it may be shown that the prosecutrix was of generally immoral character."

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women Act, 2016 (Act No. XXVIII of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-10-21 | PAK-2016-L-104976

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Criminal Law (Amendment) (Offences in the Name or on pretext of Honour) (Act XLIII of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-10-21 | PAK-2016-L-109730

Amends the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 and the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1898 by increasing the penalties for honour killings and amending the definition and scope of offences relating to honour killing. It treats the case of honour killing as “Fasad-fil-ard” for which the sentence suggested is life imprisonment that can’t be waived or compounded.

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The Balochistan Employees' Efficiency and Discipline (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act No. VI of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-10-06 | PAK-2016-L-104969

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The Karachi Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship Act, 2015 (Sindh Act No.XXV of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-09-29 | PAK-2016-L-104996

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Punjab Prohibition of Child Labour at Brick Kilns Act 2016 (XXXVII of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-09-02 | PAK-2016-L-104986

Provides for the prohibition of child labour and regulation of labour at the brick kilns in the Punjab.

1. Short title, extent and commencement
2. Definitions
3. Contract of engagement on work
4. Limit of Advance (peshgi)
5. Prohibition of employment
6. Presumption as to employment
7. Liability
8. Sealing of brick kiln
9. Committees
10. Appellate authority
11. Inspectors
12. Powers of inspector
13. Penalty
14. Trial of offences
15. Cognizance of offences
16. Application of other laws
17. Power to make rules
18. Power to issue directions
19. Power to remove difficulties

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Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (Act No.XL of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-08-19 | PAK-2016-L-104952

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Constitution (Twenty-second Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act No.XXV) of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-06-09 | PAK-2016-L-104945

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Appointment of GAVI, JICA, Adhoc and Contract Employees Act, 2016 (Act No. VIII of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-05-27 | Date of entry into force: 2016-06-03 | PAK-2016-L-102076

Regulates appointment of contract and temporary medical staff by the Health Department.

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Foundation Act, 2016 (Act No. VII of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-05-25 | Date of entry into force: 2016-06-02 | PAK-2016-L-102077

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Sindh Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 2015 (Sindh Act No. XVII of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-04-29 | PAK-2016-L-104995

An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the hours and other conditions of work and employment of persons employed in shops and commercial, industrial and other establishments in the Province of Sindh. Provides, inter alia, for payment of wages, hours of work, holidays and maternity leave as well as prohibition of child labour. Section 20 provides that "No child shall be required or allowed or employed to work in any establishment for any nature of work."