Women in Distress and Detention Fund Act, 1996. País/Territorio Pakistán Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1996 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to establish a Fund for women in distress and detention. Materia General Palabra clave Fondo especial Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Género Equidad Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Mares del Asia Sudoriental, Asia Meridional Entry into force notes This Law enters into force at once. Resumen This Act establishes the Women in Distress and Detention Fund. The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide financial and legal assistance to women in distress and detention. The Fund shall consist of the following sources, namely: (a) grants from the Federal and Provincial Governments; (b) aid and assistance from local, national and international agencies; (c) contributions from the statutory bodies, corporations, private organizations and indivioi1als; and (d) income and earnings from the moveable and immovable properties acquired or leased by the Fund. The amount credited to the Fund shall not lapse at the end of a financial year and shall be available for utilization at any time. Texto completo Inglés Página web na.gov.pk