Power of Attorney in Pakistan — Drafting, Attestation & Revocation
A power of attorney lets someone act for you in Pakistan — in courts, before registrars, in property and succession matters. Done right, it is how overseas Pakistanis run entire cases without travelling; done casually, the general POA is Pakistan's most misused fraud instrument. IMAAR drafts purpose-specific special powers, guides embassy attestation step-by-step, completes local attestation — and revokes and litigates misused powers, with urgent injunctions where property is at risk.
Overseas Pakistanis Property Protection Courts Act 2025
721 views- Dedicated courts under the 2025 Act are meant to speed up property cases for overseas Pakistanis.
- A correctly executed power of attorney is still what lets your case actually run in these courts while you remain abroad.
- We explain what the new forum changes — and what it does not — for pending and new property matters.
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General vs Special Power of Attorney — Choose Carefully
| Special POA (recommended) | General POA (high risk) | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Only the listed acts — one case, one sale, one matter | Broad authority over the principal's affairs |
| Typical use | Court cases from abroad, a specific transfer, succession | Ongoing management — and, too often, fraud |
| Risk profile | Contained — attorney cannot exceed the list | The most misused instrument in overseas property fraud |
| Our advice | Default choice, drafted by the lawyer who will use it | Only with compelling reason, tight drafting and safeguards |
Powers-of-Attorney Act 1882; Contract Act 1872 — agency principles, termination (including on the principal's death); Registration Act 1908 — registration where powers are used for registrable documents; embassy attestation practice of Pakistani missions abroad.
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- We draft for the purpose. The exact powers your case or transaction needs — no more. Generic templates are the #1 cause of court and registrar rejections.
- Embassy signing. You sign before the Pakistani Embassy/Consulate per their procedure; we brief you on exactly what to take.
- Courier to Pakistan. Original to us or your attorney.
- Local attestation. Completed where required so courts, registrars, DHA/societies and banks accept it.
- Controlled use. The attorney acts within the list; you keep copies; we report every use in litigation matters. Used for our own conduct of your case — see family and property from-abroad services.
Revoking a Power — and Undoing Its Misuse
A POA is revocable: we execute the deed of revocation, serve the attorney and concerned parties, and publicize it — newspaper publication plus intimation to registrars, societies and banks where property is involved — so no later dealing can claim innocence. Where misuse has already happened (a transfer you never authorized), we file cancellation suits with urgent injunctions freezing onward sales, and pursue the criminal dimensions of forged or abused instruments.
How We Handle Your Power of Attorney Matter
Free First Consultation
Assess your matter over phone or WhatsApp.
Case Analysis
Advocate Sandhu reviews documents and drafts strategy.
Fixed Fee Quote
Transparent professional fee in writing before any work.
Filing & Representation
Court filings, hearings and adjournments handled end-to-end.
Judgment & Follow-up
Decree execution and appeal advice if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
General vs special POA — which should I give?
How do I execute a valid POA from abroad?
Can a POA be used to sell my property?
How do I cancel a POA I no longer trust?
Does a POA end on death?
The Document That Runs Your Affairs Deserves a Lawyer
Drafting, attestation guidance, or urgent revocation — tell us your situation and country of residence.
Abdur Rehman Sandhu
Attorney of the High Court · Himayat-e-Islam Law CollegeMr. Sandhu drafts and advises on general and special powers of attorney for overseas Pakistanis, and litigates misuse-of-POA disputes when they arise.
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Content reviewed by Abdur Rehman Sandhu, Attorney of the High Court. Last reviewed: July 2026. General information, not legal advice.
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