Guides
What the law in Pakistan asks of landlords, in plain English. Each guide shows when it was last reviewed and cites the official sources next to each claim. Where sources disagree or are unclear, the guide says so. They are general information, not legal or tax advice.
Police registration of tenants in Pakistan
Who must report a new tenant to the police in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Islamabad, by when and how, and the penalties the laws set.
Tax on rent and section 155 withholding
How rent is taxed in Pakistan in tax year 2027: income from property, the one-fifth repairs allowance, and the tax some tenants deduct from rent under section 155.
The tenancy agreement checklist
What to put in a written rent agreement in Pakistan, what the laws of Punjab, Sindh and Islamabad require, and how to sign, stamp and register it.
Electricity and gas in the landlord's name
Why unpaid bills on a connection in your name are your risk, what NEPRA's rules and the gas companies say, and how to protect yourself at move-in and move-out.