The need for well drafted policies and trainings on use of internet, social media and electronic systems at the workplace

The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016 (PECA) as it is more commonly known was Pakistan’s first attempt at curbing electronic crimes and cyber-crimes. The also contains provisions on data protection. Predominantly the PECA provides for criminal penalties for anyone found guilty of indulging in cyber-crimes.  In the past 5 years Pakistan has seen a …

YOUSAF AMANAT & ASSOCIATES ENGAGED BY CHNA THREE GORGES

The Firm has been engaged by Chine Three Gorges Corporation to advise its hydel power project in Pakistan. The advise focuses on matters of labour law including advising the corporation on how best to handle its disputes being adjudicated by the office of the ombudsperson for disputes of the World Bank. The Firm has been …

Yousaf Amanat & Associates advises Quanticast in conjunction with Dentons UK

The Firm recently advised he online DSP advertising platform. Quanticast combines cutting edge machine learning with human intellect to come up with unique online advertising solutions. Most Fortune 500 companies utilize Quanticast. In November 2024 the Firm was contacted by Dentons UK to advise Quanticast on its online marketing campaign of which Pakistan was also …

Yousaf Amanat & Associates successfully represents US based oil and gas company in a high stakes Tax Claim in Pakistan

The Firm recently secured a victory for an oil and gas service provider company headquartered in the US with operations in Pakistan in USD 1 million tax claim filed against the company in Islamabad, Pakistan. The company is one of the largest companies in the world for oil and gas services with operations in more …