When a family member dies, banks, insurance companies, and offices often ask the family to prove who the legal heirs are. In Pakistan, NADRA can issue this proof. It is officially called a succession certificate (or a letter of administration), and many people search for it as a “NADRA legal heir certificate.” This guide explains how to get one, which documents you need, how much it costs, and when you may need to go to court instead. What Is a NADRA Legal Heir Certificate? It is an official document that names the legal heirs of a person who has died…
Author: M Awais
Changed your phone number, moved house, or opened a new bank account? Your tax record should match. FBR sends tax notices and one-time passwords (OTPs) to the contact details on file. If those are old, you can lose access to your own account. This guide shows how to update your FBR profile online through the IRIS portal, what you can change, and what to do when the online method does not work. Why You Should Keep Your FBR Profile Updated FBR sends OTPs and password resets to your registered mobile number and email. Tax notices and messages go to your…
Every company registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) must send in a yearly update about who owns and runs it. This update is called the annual return. If you run a private limited company, here is how to file annual returns with SECP: which form to use, when it is due, how to file it online, and what happens if you are late. What Is an SECP Annual Return? An annual return is a yearly snapshot of your company. It lists directors and officers, shareholders or members, share capital, and the registered office. The law behind…
Registering a trademark isn’t legally required in Pakistan, but it’s the strongest way to protect your brand name, logo, or slogan and defend it if someone else tries to copy it. Here’s how the process actually works. Who Handles Trademark Registration Trademark applications in Pakistan are filed with the Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan). In 2023, IPO-Pakistan, working with the Punjab Information Technology Board, launched an online Trademark (TM) Filing System that allows applicants to file applications and pay fees online, reducing the need for in-person visits for much of the process. Before You File: A Trademark Search While…
BISP has launched a nationwide dynamic survey aiming to extend support to around 10 million families, with qualifying households receiving quarterly payments. If you haven’t been surveyed before or your household details have changed, here’s exactly how to register. What the Dynamic Survey Actually Is Rather than relying only on periodic mass surveys every few years, BISP has moved toward a “dynamic registry” model — meaning registration is open and continuous rather than limited to specific survey windows. This feeds into the Benazir National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER), the database BISP and other social protection programmes use to determine who qualifies…
If you’ve applied for an FPSC exam, you’ll need to download your Admission Certificate (roll number slip) yourself before test day — FPSC doesn’t mail it to you. Here’s exactly how the process works. When It Becomes Available Your Admission Certificate isn’t available the moment you apply — it only appears on FPSC’s website once your exam has actually been scheduled. Per FPSC’s own FAQs: “The clear link for printing of admission certificate is provided on our website upon scheduling of the exam.” FPSC will also notify you by SMS or email, using the phone number and email address you…
Whether you’re an employer trying to confirm your establishment is properly registered with PESSI, or a worker wanting to know if your employer has actually registered you, here’s an honest look at how PESSI registration status actually works — and what you can and can’t verify online right now. Two Different Kinds of Registration PESSI registration happens at two levels, and it helps to know which one you’re checking: Establishment registration: Your employer registering their business with PESSI, required within 30 days of hiring their first worker. Individual (Insured Person) registration: Your employer registering you specifically, which generates your own…
At least four people were killed and 41 injured, including 13 minors, after the Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express derailed near Multan on Tuesday. Here’s what’s known so far. What Happened The Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Railway Station on the outskirts of Multan, Punjab, on Tuesday morning. Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi and the Multan divisional superintendent confirmed four deaths, though an earlier statement from a Pakistan Railways spokesperson had put the toll at five — Abbasi said he could not confirm that fifth death. Of the 41 people injured, at least 13 were minors. Three people were treated…
From hitting tape-ball sixes in the streets of Peshawar to smashing 96 off 51 balls against Sri Lanka in a Pakistan shirt, Maaz Sadaqat’s rise has been fast — and it almost didn’t happen the way it did. Here’s the story behind one of Pakistan cricket’s most exciting young talents. Where It Started: Peshawar’s Streets Born in May 2005, Maaz Sadaqat grew up playing street cricket in Peshawar with a plastic bat and a tape ball — the same informal training ground that’s produced generations of Pakistani cricketers. It was only after finishing his matriculation that his path into organised…
The federal government says residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have welcomed the imposition of governor’s rule and emergency in the province, while PTI continues to reject the move as illegal. Here’s what was said, and the wider picture around it. What the Government Said At a press conference on Tuesday, Information Minister Ataullah Tarar, alongside Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, said the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had “welcomed” the federal government’s decision to impose governor’s rule and declare an emergency in the province, arguing the move had given residents hope. He said people in KP expected security, protection for their lives…