Category: Environment Law

  • ENVIRONMENTAL TRIBUNAL RULES,

    ENVIRONMENTAL TRIBUNAL RULES, 1999 Some Definitions as described in Pakistan Environmental Tribunal Rules as as under :- “Act” means the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 “Bench” means a bench of tribunal comprising the Chairperson and at least one other Member; “Chairperson” means Chairperson of the Tribunal; “Corporation service” means employment in a corporation or other…

  • Environmental Whistleblowers

    If you desire to report concerns about violations of environmental standards, but being an employee, it can be a very difficult decision for you, as blowing the whistle on an employer’s unlawful practices can be a career-ending move. However, we as an environmental defender, can provide the whistleblower strong legal protections, and employees who raise…

  • Sindh Environmental Tribunal Stopped SEPA from public hearing of HMR Waterfront Project

    Sindh Environmental Tribunal ordered SEPA to start process afresh for public hearing on EIA of seafront project, thereafter, till today no approval has been issued by the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency in compliance of the law. Sindh Environmental Tribunal on 29th June 2021 set aside a notice issued by the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa)…

  • Environmental Laws and Policies in Pakistan

    We are one of the Pakistan’s leading environmental law firms. Unlike many firms, we have a standalone environment group – not a team that is an add-on to a real estate, planning or energy practice. Our approach is practical and commercial.  We help our clients assess risk and avoid problems. Where they do have problems,…