The author of the work or the artwork can apply and file for the protection of the copyrights in his favour at the copyright office Pakistan.
In Pakistan the following categories of the work may have a Copyright protection:
- Literary works; Prose and Poetry Books, Novels and other book compilation
- Musical works, including any accompanying words, lyrics and music tune
- Dramatic works, including any accompanying music
- Artistic, pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works
- Motion pictures, audio recording work, video recording work
- Sound recordings
- Architectural and design works for construction
- Computer programs and most “compilations” may be registered as “literary works”
