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Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (PPC)

Criminal Law

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

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (CrPC)

Criminal Law

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

Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984

Criminal Law

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

Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997

Criminal Law

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

Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997

Criminal Law

Governs narcotics offences, seizures and trial before Special Courts.