1. Federal Laws – Official Legal Codex Database
| Database Name | Managing Authority | Content | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Code Official | Ministry of Law and Justice | 943+ Federal Laws (1839-2026), Constitution | pakistancode.gov.pk (Free) |
| Constitution of Pakistan Official | Ministry of Law / National Assembly | Constitution 1973 with amendments | Pakistan Code (Free) |
| Acts of Parliament Official | National Assembly of Pakistan | Recent laws and amendments | na.gov.pk (Free) |
| Pakistan Penal Code 1860 Official | Ministry of Law (via Pakistan Code) | Criminal Code with amendments | Pakistan Code (Free) |
| CrPC 1898 Official | Ministry of Law (via Pakistan Code) | Criminal Procedure Code | Pakistan Code (Free) |
پاکستان کوڈ (www.pakistancode.gov.pk) وزارت قانون و انصاف کے زیر انتظام وفاقی قوانین کا سرکاری دو لسانی لیگل کوڈیکس ڈیٹا بیس ہے۔ اسے وزیراعظم نے اگست 2023 میں لانچ کیا تھا اور اس میں 995 سے زائد قوانین شامل ہیں۔
2. Judiciary & Case Law Databases
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Official database of Supreme Court judgments, cause lists, and court orders.
supremecourt.gov.pk →OfficialSindh High Court
Database of 25,000+ judgments from Sindh High Court and circuit benches.
sindhhighcourt.gov.pk →OfficialPeshawar High Court
Judgments from 2010 onwards for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
peshawarhighcourt.gov.pk →OfficialFederal Shariat Court
Database of judgments from 2004 onwards and shariat petitions.
federalshariatcourt.gov.pk →Official3. Law Reports & Legal Journals
| Journal Name | Abbreviation | Coverage | Access Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Legal Decisions | PLD | Supreme Court and all High Courts (1947-present) | Commercial / Print |
| Supreme Court Monthly Review | SCMR | Supreme Court judgments exclusively | Commercial / Print |
| Pakistan Criminal Law Journal | PCrLJ | Criminal cases from all superior courts | Commercial / Print |
| Monthly Law Digest | MLD | Summaries of significant judgments | Commercial / Print |
| National Law Reporter | NLR | Civil and criminal cases | Commercial / Print |
Note: PLD and SCMR are the most authoritative law reports in Pakistan and are essential components of any comprehensive legal codex database.
پی ایل ڈی اور ایس سی ایم آر پاکستان کی سب سے مستند قانونی رپورٹس ہیں اور کسی بھی جامع لیگل کوڈیکس ڈیٹا بیس کا لازمی حصہ ہیں۔
4. Provincial Laws & Regulations
5. International & Academic Legal Resources
| Resource | Provider | Content | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| CommonLII Pakistan | Commonwealth Legal Information Institute | Free access to Pakistani case law | commonlii.org/pk |
| AsianLII Pakistan | Asian Legal Information Institute | Legislation, case law, treaties | asianlii.org/pk |
| Jamil & Jamil Law Firm | Jamil & Jamil (Private) | Acts, ordinances by subject | jamilandjamil.com |
| Law & Justice Commission | Government of Pakistan | Law reforms, judicial statistics | ljcp.gov.pk |
| Library Management System | Ministry of Law and Justice | 9,679+ catalogued legal books | LMIS.molaw.gov.pk |
"Legal research is the foundation of effective advocacy. This legal codex database compiles all verified Pakistani legal resources in one place. I recommend all practitioners and students bookmark this legal codex database."
6. Frequently Asked Questions – Legal Codex Database
❓ What is the official legal codex database for federal laws in Pakistan?
The Pakistan Code (www.pakistancode.gov.pk) is the official bilingual legal codex database of all federal laws of Pakistan, managed by the Ministry of Law and Justice.
❓ Where can I find Supreme Court judgments of Pakistan?
Supreme Court judgments are available at www.supremecourt.gov.pk. This legal codex database contains decisions from 2000 onwards.
❓ What is PLD and SCMR in Pakistani legal research?
PLD (Pakistan Legal Decisions) and SCMR (Supreme Court Monthly Review) are essential components of any comprehensive legal codex database.
❓ Are provincial laws available online in Pakistan?
Yes. Punjab Laws Online (punjablaws.gov.pk) provides Punjab statutes. Other provinces available through assembly websites.
❓ کیا پاکستان کوڈ ویب سائٹ پر اردو میں قوانین دستیاب ہیں؟
جی ہاں۔ پاکستان کوڈ ویب سائٹ پر تمام وفاقی قوانین انگریزی اور اردو دونوں زبانوں میں مفت دستیاب ہیں۔