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The procedural law for the institution and conduct of civil suits, appeals, execution and revision.

The supreme law of Pakistan — fundamental rights, the framework of the federation, the judiciary and the state.

The foundational law of contracts — formation, consideration, performance, breach and remedies.

Trade unions, collective bargaining and resolution of industrial disputes.

Governs enrolment of advocates, the Pakistan Bar Council and provincial bar councils, and professional conduct.

Governs marriage, polygamy, talaq, maintenance and inheritance among Muslims.

The principal criminal code of Pakistan defining offences and their punishments.

Governs the transfer of immovable property — sale, mortgage, lease, gift and exchange.

The procedural law governing investigation, arrest, bail, trial and appeal in criminal cases.

The law relating to civil and criminal contempt of the superior courts.

The grounds on which a Muslim woman may obtain a decree for dissolution of marriage.

Regulates working conditions, hours, safety and welfare in factories.

Provides for the registration of documents, including deeds relating to immovable property.

Governs contracts for the sale of goods — transfer of property, conditions, warranties and remedies.

Provides for specific performance, injunctions, declarations and other equitable civil remedies.

Constitutes the district and civil courts and defines their jurisdiction.

The law on the appointment of guardians and custody of minors.

Prescribes the periods of limitation for suits, appeals and applications.

Regulates the formation, rights, liabilities, registration and dissolution of partnership firms.

The law of evidence in Pakistan — relevance, admissibility, witnesses and burden of proof.

Establishes service tribunals for the terms and conditions of civil servants.

Prescribes stamp duty on instruments and the consequences of insufficient stamping.

Special law for the prevention of terrorism and the trial of scheduled offences before Anti-Terrorism Courts.

Governs the court fees payable on plaints, appeals and other proceedings.