{"id":135,"date":"2026-06-22T23:27:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T23:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawbridgechambers.com\/mines-and-minerals-lawyer-in-pakistan\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T23:27:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T23:27:00","slug":"mines-and-minerals-lawyer-in-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lawbridgechambers.com\/zh\/mines-and-minerals-lawyer-in-pakistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Mines and Minerals Lawyer in Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"lb-page-hero lb-section\">\n  <div class=\"ph-bg\"><span class=\"b b1\"><\/span><span class=\"b b2\"><\/span><span class=\"grid\"><\/span><\/div>\n  <div class=\"lb-container\">\n    <div class=\"lb-page-hero-inner\">\n      <nav class=\"lb-crumb\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/lawbridgechambers.com\/zh\/\">\u5bb6<\/a><span class=\"sep\">\/<\/span>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/lawbridgechambers.com\/zh\/practice-areas\/\">\u6267\u4e1a\u9886\u57df<\/a><span class=\"sep\">\/<\/span>\n        <span class=\"here\">Mines and Minerals Lawyer in Pakistan<\/span>\n      <\/nav>\n      <span class=\"lb-badge\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\"><span style=\"width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--lb-blue);display:inline-block;\"><\/span> Practice Area<\/span>\n      <h1 class=\"lb-heading lb-h1\">Mines and Minerals Lawyer in <span class=\"lb-brush\">\u5df4\u57fa\u65af\u5766<svg class=\"lb-brush-svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 220 60\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path class=\"lb-brush-path\" d=\"M8 38 C 40 30, 80 27, 120 29 C 158 31, 192 34, 212 31 M14 46 C 60 40, 120 38, 204 40\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/h1>\n      <p class=\"lb-lead\">Mining licences, lease agreements, regulatory compliance and disputes, handled by a barrister-led team for operators, investors and landowners across Pakistan.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"lb-page-hero-actions\">\n        <a class=\"lb-btn lb-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/923457866677?text=Hello%20LawBridge%2C%20I%20need%20help%20with%20a%20mines%20and%20minerals%20matter%20in%20Pakistan.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp a Mining Lawyer<\/a>\n        <a class=\"lb-btn lb-btn-white\" href=\"tel:+923457866677\">\u8bf7\u81f4\u7535 +92 345 786 6677<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"lb-hero-chips\">\n        <span class=\"lb-chip\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg> Lincoln&#8217;s Inn Barrister<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lb-chip\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg> 18+ Years Experience<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lb-chip\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg> 8 Offices Nationwide<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lb-chip\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg> Overseas Clients Welcome<\/span>\n        \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"lb-section lb-bg-white\">\n  <div class=\"lb-container\">\n    <div class=\"lb-read\">\n      <div class=\"lb-eyebrow\">In short<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"lb-heading lb-h2\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\">Mining Rights in Pakistan Are Complex. Get Them Right from the Start.<\/h2>\n      <p style=\"margin-top:16px;\">Pakistan sits on vast mineral wealth, but accessing it legally is not straightforward. Mining licences, exploration rights, and lease agreements operate under a layered framework of federal and provincial law that changes regularly. An error in the application, a missing condition in the lease, or a regulatory misstep can shut an operation down or invalidate a licence you spent years obtaining.<\/p>\n      <p>LawBridge LLP advises mining companies, investors, and individual operators on obtaining and maintaining the right licences and leases, negotiating agreements with landowners and partners, meeting environmental and safety compliance requirements, and resolving disputes with the provincial mining authorities, joint venture partners, or aggrieved communities.<\/p>\n      <p>Led by Barrister Bilal Ashraf, Barrister-at-Law (Lincoln&#8217;s Inn) and Advocate of the High Court, we advise clients at every stage: from initial exploration to full production, and through any dispute that arises along the way. Overseas investors entering the Pakistani mining sector can instruct us entirely remotely. Tell us your matter on WhatsApp and we will set out your position clearly.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"lb-section lb-bg-white\" style=\"padding-top:0;\">\n  <div class=\"lb-container\">\n    <div class=\"lb-metrics\">\n      <div class=\"lb-metric\"><div class=\"num\"><span data-count=\"18\">0<\/span><span class=\"suf\">+<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lbl\">Years of Experience<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lb-metric\"><div class=\"num\"><span data-count=\"17\">0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lbl\">\u6267\u4e1a\u9886\u57df<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lb-metric\"><div class=\"num\"><span data-count=\"8\">0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lbl\">Offices Across Pakistan<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"lb-section lb-bg-soft\">\n  <div class=\"lb-container\">\n    <div style=\"max-width:680px;\">\n      <div class=\"lb-eyebrow\">Scope of work<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"lb-heading lb-h2 lb-mt-2\">What We Handle<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lb-check-grid\">\n      <div class=\"lb-check\"><span class=\"ck\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div><div class=\"t\">Mining Licences and Leases<\/div><div class=\"d\">Applications, renewals and transfers of exploration, reconnaissance and mining leases under federal and provincial mining regulations.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lb-check\"><span class=\"ck\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div><div class=\"t\">Regulatory Compliance<\/div><div class=\"d\">Compliance with the Mines Act, provincial mining rules, safety regulations and environmental obligations.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lb-check\"><span class=\"ck\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div><div class=\"t\">Mining Agreements<\/div><div class=\"d\">Joint venture, royalty, surface rights and off-take agreements between operators, investors and landowners.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lb-check\"><span class=\"ck\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div><div class=\"t\">Disputes with Authorities<\/div><div class=\"d\">Challenges to licence refusals, cancellations and regulatory actions before the mining authorities and courts.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lb-check\"><span class=\"ck\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div><div class=\"t\">Investor Structuring<\/div><div class=\"d\">Structuring foreign and local investment in mining projects, including SECP and BOI compliance.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lb-check\"><span class=\"ck\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div><div class=\"t\">Landowner and Community Disputes<\/div><div class=\"d\">Disputes between mining operators and landowners or communities over access, compensation and surface rights.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"lb-section lb-bg-white\">\n  <div class=\"lb-container\">\n    <div style=\"max-width:680px;\">\n      <div class=\"lb-eyebrow\">Find your path<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"lb-heading lb-h2 lb-mt-2\">What Best Describes Your Situation?<\/h2>\n      <p style=\"margin-top:12px;color:var(--lb-muted);\">Tap the option closest to your matter for a quick, honest answer and a WhatsApp message that is ready to send.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lb-triage\">\n      <div class=\"lb-triage-chips\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Choose your situation\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"lb-tchip\" role=\"tab\"\n          data-k=\"Get a Licence\" data-title=\"Get a Licence\"\n          data-desc=\"We advise on the correct licence for your mineral and province, prepare the application, and manage the process with the relevant authority from start to finish.\"\n          data-wa=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/923457866677?text=Hello%20LawBridge%2C%20I%20need%20help%20obtaining%20a%20mining%20licence%20in%20Pakistan.\">\n          Get a Licence <span class=\"arr\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"lb-tchip\" role=\"tab\"\n          data-k=\"Review an Agreement\" data-title=\"Review an Agreement\"\n          data-desc=\"We draft and review joint venture, royalty, off-take and surface rights agreements so your position is protected before you sign.\"\n          data-wa=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/923457866677?text=Hello%20LawBridge%2C%20I%20need%20a%20mining%20agreement%20reviewed.\">\n          Review an Agreement <span class=\"arr\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"lb-tchip\" role=\"tab\"\n          data-k=\"Dispute \/ Authority\" data-title=\"Dispute \/ Authority\"\n          data-desc=\"We challenge licence refusals, cancellations and regulatory actions, and represent you before the mining authorities and courts.\"\n          data-wa=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/923457866677?text=Hello%20LawBridge%2C%20I%20have%20a%20mining%20dispute%20or%20regulatory%20issue%20in%20Pakistan.\">\n          Dispute \/ Authority <span class=\"arr\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"lb-tchip\" role=\"tab\"\n          data-k=\"Foreign Investment\" data-title=\"Foreign Investment\"\n          data-desc=\"We structure your investment correctly, handle the regulatory approvals, and protect your interest in the project documents from the outset.\"\n          data-wa=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/923457866677?text=Hello%20LawBridge%2C%20I%20want%20to%20invest%20in%20a%20mining%20project%20in%20Pakistan.\">\n          Foreign Investment <span class=\"arr\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"9 18 15 12 9 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"lb-triage-panel\">\n        <div class=\"tp-k\">Your situation<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tp-title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tp-desc\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"tp-actions\">\n          <a class=\"lb-btn lb-btn-primary tp-wa\" href=\"#\">WhatsApp About This<\/a>\n          <a class=\"lb-btn lb-btn-white\" href=\"tel:+923457866677\">\u7acb\u5373\u81f4\u7535<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"lb-section lb-bg-soft\">\n  <div class=\"lb-container\">\n    <div style=\"max-width:680px;\">\n      <div class=\"lb-eyebrow\">Who this is for<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"lb-heading lb-h2 lb-mt-2\">In Pakistan or Abroad, We Act for You<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lb-grid-2\" style=\"margin-top:28px;\">\n      <div class=\"lb-glass-card\">\n        <div class=\"lb-ts-head\">\n          <span class=\"lb-ts-ic\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M21 10c0 7-9 13-9 13s-9-6-9-13a9 9 0 0 1 18 0z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div class=\"lb-ts-t\">Clients in Pakistan<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"lb-ts-d\">From our 8 offices we advise mining companies, operators, and landowners across Pakistan and appear before the relevant provincial mining departments, tribunals, and courts.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"lb-glass-card\">\n        <div class=\"lb-ts-head\">\n          <span class=\"lb-ts-ic\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M2 12h20M12 2a15.3 15.3 0 0 1 4 10 15.3 15.3 0 0 1-4 10 15.3 15.3 0 0 1-4-10 15.3 15.3 0 0 1 4-10z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div class=\"lb-ts-t\">Overseas Investors and Pakistanis<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"lb-ts-d\">Foreign investors and overseas Pakistanis entering the Pakistani mining sector can structure their investment and protect their position entirely through us, with documents and updates handled remotely on WhatsApp and email.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"lb-section lb-bg-white\">\n  <div class=\"lb-container\">\n    <div class=\"lb-midcta\">\n      <span class=\"glow\"><\/span>\n      <div class=\"lb-midcta-in\">\n        <div class=\"lb-eyebrow\">No obligation<\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"lb-heading lb-h2\">Tell Us Your Matter. We Will Tell You Where You Stand.<\/h2>\n        <p>One WhatsApp message is enough to start. Send us the licence, the agreement, or the dispute and we will set out your position clearly, with no pressure.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"lb-midcta-actions\">\n          <a class=\"lb-btn lb-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/923457866677?text=Hello%20LawBridge%2C%20I%20need%20help%20with%20a%20mines%20and%20minerals%20matter%20in%20Pakistan.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp a Mining Lawyer<\/a>\n          <a class=\"lb-btn lb-btn-white\" href=\"tel:+923457866677\">\u8bf7\u81f4\u7535 +92 345 786 6677<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"lb-section lb-bg-soft\">\n  <div class=\"lb-container\">\n    <div class=\"lb-proc-head\">\n      <div class=\"lb-eyebrow\">How it works<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"lb-heading lb-h2 lb-mt-2\">Four Clear Steps<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lb-flow\" style=\"margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\">\n      <div class=\"lb-flow-line\"><span class=\"fill\"><\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lb-fstep\" style=\"--i:0;\"><div class=\"lb-fnode\">1<\/div><div class=\"lb-fbody\"><div class=\"t\">Tell Us on WhatsApp<\/div><div class=\"d\">Describe your situation and share any documents. Photos and scans are fine to begin.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lb-fstep\" style=\"--i:1;\"><div class=\"lb-fnode\">2<\/div><div class=\"lb-fbody\"><div class=\"t\">Get a Clear Opinion<\/div><div class=\"d\">We explain your position, your options, the realistic timeline and the cost involved.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lb-fstep\" style=\"--i:2;\"><div class=\"lb-fnode\">3<\/div><div class=\"lb-fbody\"><div class=\"t\">We File and Appear<\/div><div class=\"d\">We prepare the case, file it in the right forum, and appear at every hearing for you.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lb-fstep\" style=\"--i:3;\"><div class=\"lb-fnode\">4<\/div><div class=\"lb-fbody\"><div class=\"t\">Stay Updated<\/div><div class=\"d\">After each hearing you get a plain language update on what happened and what comes next.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"lb-section lb-bg-white\">\n  <div class=\"lb-container\">\n    <div style=\"max-width:680px;\">\n      <div class=\"lb-eyebrow\">Get started faster<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"lb-heading lb-h2 lb-mt-2\">Documents to Have Ready<\/h2>\n      <p style=\"margin-top:12px;color:var(--lb-muted);\">Tick what you already have. You do not need everything to begin, photos or scans are fine, then send your list straight to us.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lb-docs\">\n      <div class=\"lb-docs-grid\">\n        <div class=\"lb-doc\" data-doc=\"your CNIC or company documents\"><span class=\"box\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span> Your CNIC or company documents<\/div>\n        <div class=\"lb-doc\" data-doc=\"existing licence or lease (if any)\"><span class=\"box\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span> Existing licence or lease (if any)<\/div>\n        <div class=\"lb-doc\" data-doc=\"mining area details and coordinates\"><span class=\"box\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span> Mining area details and coordinates<\/div>\n        <div class=\"lb-doc\" data-doc=\"any provincial authority correspondence\"><span class=\"box\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span> Any provincial authority correspondence<\/div>\n        <div class=\"lb-doc\" data-doc=\"joint venture or royalty agreement (if any)\"><span class=\"box\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span> Joint venture or royalty agreement (if any)<\/div>\n        <div class=\"lb-doc\" data-doc=\"any dispute notice or order received\"><span class=\"box\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span> Any dispute notice or order received<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"lb-docs-foot\">\n        <p>Not sure what applies to you? Just ask, we will guide you.<\/p>\n        <a class=\"lb-btn lb-btn-primary lb-docs-send\" data-wa-base=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/923457866677?text=\" href=\"#\">Send My List on WhatsApp<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"lb-section lb-bg-soft\">\n  <div class=\"lb-container\">\n    <div style=\"max-width:680px;\">\n      <div class=\"lb-eyebrow\">Why LawBridge<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"lb-heading lb-h2 lb-mt-2\">A Senior Team for a Serious Matter<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lb-trust-strip-grid\" style=\"margin-top:28px;\">\n      <div class=\"lb-ts-card\"><div class=\"lb-ts-head\"><span class=\"lb-ts-ic\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 3v18M5 7h14M5 7l-3 6a4 4 0 0 0 6 0L5 7zm14 0l-3 6a4 4 0 0 0 6 0l-3-6zM8 21h8\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"lb-ts-t\">Barrister-led<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lb-ts-d\">Led by Barrister Bilal Ashraf, Barrister-at-Law (Lincoln&#8217;s Inn), Advocate of the High Court.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lb-ts-card\"><div class=\"lb-ts-head\"><span class=\"lb-ts-ic\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"lb-ts-t\">18+ Years<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lb-ts-d\">Experience across regulatory, commercial and dispute work in extractive and infrastructure sectors in Pakistan.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lb-ts-card\"><div class=\"lb-ts-head\"><span class=\"lb-ts-ic\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"11\" width=\"18\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M7 11V7a5 5 0 0 1 10 0v4\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"lb-ts-t\">Confidential<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lb-ts-d\">Your matter is handled with strict discretion, by a small senior team.<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lb-ts-card\"><div class=\"lb-ts-head\"><span class=\"lb-ts-ic\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.7\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M21 11.5a8.38 8.38 0 0 1-.9 3.8 8.5 8.5 0 0 1-7.6 4.7 8.38 8.38 0 0 1-3.8-.9L3 21l1.9-5.7a8.38 8.38 0 0 1-.9-3.8 8.5 8.5 0 0 1 4.7-7.6 8.38 8.38 0 0 1 3.8-.9h.5a8.48 8.48 0 0 1 8 8v.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"lb-ts-t\">WhatsApp-first<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lb-ts-d\">Start, instruct, and stay updated on the app you already use, from anywhere.<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"lb-section lb-bg-white\">\n  <div class=\"lb-container\">\n    <div class=\"lb-faq-head\">\n      <div class=\"lb-eyebrow\">\u5728\u4f60\u8054\u7cfb\u4e4b\u524d<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"lb-heading lb-h2 lb-mt-2\">Mining and Minerals Questions We Hear Most<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lb-faq-list\">\n      <details class=\"lb-faq\">\n        <summary>What licences do I need to start mining in Pakistan?<span class=\"ico\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ans\">It depends on the mineral, the province, and the stage of your operation. Exploration, reconnaissance, and mining leases each carry different requirements. We advise on the correct licence, prepare the application, and manage the process.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details class=\"lb-faq\">\n        <summary>Can a foreign company invest in Pakistani mining?<span class=\"ico\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ans\">Yes, in most mineral sectors, subject to the relevant federal and provincial rules. We structure the investment correctly and handle the regulatory approvals from the start.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details class=\"lb-faq\">\n        <summary>My mining licence was refused or cancelled. 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We review the decision and advise on the strongest grounds.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details class=\"lb-faq\">\n        <summary>How do I handle a dispute with a landowner over mining access?<span class=\"ico\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ans\">Surface rights and compensation disputes between operators and landowners are common. We advise on your legal position and pursue or defend the matter through the correct forum.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details class=\"lb-faq\">\n        <summary>Do you help structure joint ventures for mining projects?<span class=\"ico\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"ans\">Yes. 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