Islamabad Lawyers & Attorneys
What Lawyers for Overseas Pakistanis Handle
- Powers of attorney: drafting, attestation and registration
- Property: title checks, illegal possession, sale and purchase
- Inheritance: succession certificates and mutations
- Divorce, khula, custody and maintenance
- Court marriage with a Pakistani or foreign spouse
- Company registration and tax matters in Pakistan
The Power of Attorney: Getting It Right
- We draft the power of attorney for the specific purpose, not a vague general one
- You sign it before the Pakistani mission (embassy or consulate) or as the mission directs
- The mission attests it
- In Pakistan, it is presented to the authority concerned and, for immovable property, registered where the law requires
- Your attorney acts only within the powers given
A badly drafted general power of attorney is the most common cause of fraud against overseas property owners. Limit the powers and revoke them when the job is done.
Property Problems Lawyers for Overseas Pakistanis Solve
Illegal Possession
Relatives or tenants who occupy a property and refuse to leave can be removed through the Illegal Dispossession Act 2005 or civil suits for possession. See our property lawyers in Islamabad.
Fraudulent Transfers
Where property has been transferred on a forged document or misused power of attorney, a suit for cancellation and a criminal complaint may both be needed.
Buying From Abroad
Title checks with the CDA, the society or the revenue record should be done before any payment.
Family Matters From Abroad
| Matter | Can it be done from abroad? | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Khula suit | Yes, through an attorney | Khula lawyers |
| Talaq and Union Council notice | Yes | Talaq registration |
| Child custody | Partly; court may require appearance | Custody lawyers |
| Unmarried certificate | Usually, through an attorney | Unmarried certificate |
| Succession certificate | Yes, with attested authority | Succession certificate |
A foreign divorce or custody order does not automatically update Pakistani records. We check the Pakistani position before you rely on it.
Company and Tax Matters for Overseas Pakistanis
Overseas Pakistanis can incorporate companies using a NICOP. Rental income, property gains and bank profit in Pakistan can create tax obligations even for non-residents. See our SECP company registration and income tax lawyers pages.
How Lawyers for Overseas Pakistanis Work Remotely
- First consultation by WhatsApp or video call
- Documents shared by scan, originals couriered when needed
- Fee confirmed in writing before work starts
- Update after every hearing on WhatsApp
- Meetings in Islamabad arranged when you visit
Our office replies on WhatsApp 24 hours a day, so time-zone differences need not slow your case.
Documents Overseas Clients Should Keep
Keep a scanned set of your NICOP or CNIC, passport, title documents, Nikah Nama, children’s B-Forms and any power of attorney you have granted. Many disputes are resolved faster simply because the client can produce the right document on the first request.
Inheritance Problems Lawyers for Overseas Pakistanis Resolve
Overseas heirs are often the last to learn that a parent’s property has been mutated or sold. We obtain copies of the revenue and society records, check whether a succession certificate or mutation was obtained properly, and challenge it where an heir was excluded. Our succession certificate page explains the process.
Gifts and Transfers Within the Family
Transfers by gift (hiba) are common and frequently disputed by other heirs. A gift requires declaration, acceptance and delivery of possession, and the documents should prove each element.
Court Appearances and Lawyers for Overseas Pakistanis
Most hearings can be attended by counsel without the client. Where a court needs a party’s own statement, for example in some family or criminal matters, we ask whether it can be recorded through a commission or video link, or plan the client’s visit around the hearing. Court dates are confirmed in writing so that travel can be booked with confidence.
Witnesses Abroad
Evidence of a witness abroad can sometimes be recorded on commission; we advise whether that is practical in your case.
Marriage and Divorce Records for Overseas Families
Overseas families need their Pakistani records to match their foreign ones. A Nikah performed abroad may need to be registered in Pakistan; a divorce obtained abroad may need Union Council steps before NADRA records change; and children born abroad need their records linked to the parents’ NICOPs. Our NADRA marriage certificate and talaq registration pages explain the steps.
Why Lawyers for Overseas Pakistanis Must Be Verified
Before instructing anyone in Pakistan, check that they are an enrolled advocate, that they give you a written fee, and that they report to you after each step. You should be able to speak to the advocate handling your case, not only an agent. Our advocates are named on every page of this site, with their courts of practice.
Dual Nationals and NICOP Holders
Dual nationals and NICOP holders have the same rights in property and family matters as other Pakistanis. Documents signed abroad must still be attested correctly, and foreign-language documents need translation. Where a foreign court order is involved, such as a divorce or custody order, we advise on its effect in Pakistan before the client relies on it.
Tenants and Rent Collection
Many overseas owners let property in Pakistan. A written tenancy agreement, a reliable rent collection arrangement and clear authority for an agent prevent disputes. Where a tenant stops paying or refuses to leave, eviction is pursued before the rent forum with jurisdiction. Our advocates prepare agreements and handle eviction proceedings.
Why Clients Instruct Our Islamabad Office
Clients instruct us on matters in Pakistan from abroad because the work is done by named advocates rather than agents, the documents are read before any advice is given, and the fee is confirmed in writing before work starts. Qanoon Group advocates have practised since 1985, and appellate work is handled by Fiaz Ahmed Khakh, Advocate Supreme Court.
- Advice from an enrolled advocate, not a clerk
- Written fee confirmation, with official charges shown separately
- WhatsApp updates after every step
- Confidential handling of personal and family information
Revoking a Power of Attorney
A power of attorney can be revoked by a written revocation, notified to the attorney and to any office where the power has been used, such as the registrar, society or bank. Do this promptly when the work is complete or trust is lost.
Avoiding Fraud
Never send money to an account you have not verified, never sign a blank stamp paper, and never give a general power of attorney to someone you have not checked. Our overseas desk can verify documents and sellers before you pay.
Instruct Lawyers for Overseas Pakistanis From Anywhere
Tell us where you live, what the matter is and which documents you hold. WhatsApp +92 333 1127836 at any hour, or call between 10 am and 10 pm Pakistan time.
An advocate at Laraib Plaza, G-9 Markaz, Islamabad advises by video call, drafts any power of attorney you need, and confirms the fee in writing before work starts. You receive updates after every hearing. No result or date is promised.
