Karachi, December 11, 2024 – Ali A. Rahim has been elected unopposed as the President of the Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) for the tax year 2025.
In the 68th Annual General Meeting of the KTBA held on Wednesday, following office bearers and members of the executive committee have been elected for the year 2025.
In addition to Rahim, several other office bearers were also elected unopposed. These include Syed Faiq Raza Rizvi as Vice President, Shams Mohiuddin Ansari as General Secretary, Ghulam Rabbani as Joint Secretary, and Muhammad Tariq as Librarian. Their unopposed election underscores broad-based agreement among members on the leadership slate for the coming year.
Meanwhile, successful candidates for the KTBA Executive Committee include Hunain Mithani, Imran Hyder, Khadim Rasool, Khalid Mahmood, Muhammad Mehmood Bikiya, Saud-ul-Hasan, Syed Hamza Ahmed Hashmi, and Wasif Iqbal. These individuals bring a wealth of expertise to support KTBA’s mission.
About KTBA
The Karachi Tax Bar Association, originally founded as the Income Tax Practitioners’ Association in 1956, has a long history of fostering professional excellence among tax consultants and practitioners. Over the decades, KTBA has grown to become one of Pakistan’s largest professional bars, comprising advocates, accountants, and tax consultants. The Association is known for its high standards of integrity, efficiency, and dedication to the advancement of the profession.
KTBA has been instrumental in organizing seminars, workshops, and conferences to address taxation issues and fiscal policies. Its publications, including News & Views, papers, and periodicals, aim to enhance professional education among members and the wider public.
In its enduring commitment to fostering a robust tax culture, KTBA has played an active role in advising the government on fiscal matters and policies to strengthen Pakistan’s economy. The Association is also set to organize Pakistan’s first-ever National Tax Conference under the theme Tax Culture for Revival of Economy, further solidifying its reputation as a key stakeholder in national economic reform.
Beyond its professional mandate, KTBA is affiliated with national and international organizations, emphasizing capacity-building initiatives. Plans to establish a training academy and incentives such as scholarships and awards for academic excellence reflect its dedication to professional development.
Under Ali A. Rahim’s leadership, KTBA aims to continue its legacy of excellence and innovation in promoting a progressive and equitable tax culture in Pakistan.