First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) appeals are the primary forum for challenging Home Office refusals of Pakistani asylum claims. Pakistan is the second-highest asylum claim nationality in the UK, spanning Ahmadi persecution, blasphemy accusations, Shia sectarian targeting, honour-based violence, LGBTQ+ criminalisation under s377, political persecution including PTI supporters, and risk on return for failed asylum seekers.
Expert country condition reports provide the independent, authoritative evidence tribunals require to assess credibility, risk on return, state protection, and internal relocation. Reports must comply with Immigration Tribunal Practice Direction paragraph 10 and the Expert Reports in the Immigration Tribunal guide (October 2025) by Adam Pipe of No.8 Chambers.
Early instruction is critical. Allow 2 to 3 weeks for a standard report. PakistanCountryExpert matches solicitors with qualified Pakistan country experts who have tribunal acceptance records, current CPIN knowledge including the March 2025 Ahmadis CPIN Version 6.0, and familiarity with MN and Others (Ahmadis) Pakistan CG [2012] UKUT 00389.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I instruct a Pakistan expert for a First-tier Tribunal appeal?
Instruct as soon as the appeal is lodged and grounds are identified. Allow 2 to 3 weeks for a standard report. Urgent instructions are available for imminent hearings. Late instruction risks adjournment applications and increased costs.
What should a Pakistan expert report for the FTT contain?
Reports should address the specific factual matrix: country conditions relevant to the claim, state protection analysis, internal relocation feasibility, consistency with current CPINs and MN and Others [2012] where applicable, and source citations to Home Office COI, UNHCR, and field research.