Lower Courts Erode Judicial Integrity in Pakistan

Aug 15

National

Lower Courts Erode Judicial Integrity in Pakistan

The recent order issued by the Court of Senior Civil Judge Karachi (Central), XI in Case No. 521 of 2018 has raised serious concerns, calling for close examination by both the superior judiciary and Sharia scholars. The ruling’s blatant disregard for fundamental principles of justice is contributing to the erosion of judicial integrity in Pakistan.

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

SHC Upholds FBR’s Transfer Orders: IRS Officers’ Plea Rejected

Aug 10

Taxation, Top stories

SHC Upholds FBR’s Transfer Orders: IRS Officers’ Plea Rejected

Karachi, August 10, 2024 – The Sindh High Court (SHC) has delivered a significant ruling by dismissing the petition of 12 senior officials from the Inland Revenue Service (IRS), who had challenged their recent transfers to the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) administrative pool.

by Shahnawaz Akhter

Sindh High Court Grants Interim Relief in Section 7E of Income Tax Ordinance

Oct 30

Taxation, Top stories

Sindh High Court Grants Interim Relief in Section 7E of Income Tax Ordinance

KARACHI, October 30, 2023 — In a significant development concerning income tax regulations in Pakistan, the Sindh High Court (SHC) has granted interim relief in a case related to deemed income under Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.

by Shahnawaz Akhter

TRG directors get court stay against warrants

Feb 23

Corporate, Definitions

TRG directors get court stay against warrants

KARACHI: TRG Pakistan Limited on Thursday said that Sindh High Court has passed an order on February 22, 2023 suspending, for the time being, the operation of bailable warrants issued by the district and sessions court against its directors.

by Hamza Shahnawaz

K-Electric files suit against former member seeking Rs5 billion damages

Jan 25

Corporate, Energy

K-Electric files suit against former member seeking Rs5 billion damages

KARACHI: K-Electric has filed a suit before Sindh High Court against a former member of Board of Directors demanding Rs5 billion as damages.

by Faisal Shahnawaz

Sindh High Court stops tax recovery against SSGC

Feb 25

Energy, Taxation, Top stories

Sindh High Court stops tax recovery against SSGC

KARACHI: Sindh High Court has suspended tax recovery notices issued against Sui Southern Gas Company Limited, according to a communication sent to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday. The gas utility clarified reports regarding action of the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi for making recovery by attachment of bank accounts. READ MORE: FBR freezes […]

by Faisal Shahnawaz

Court committee for ban on crypto currency in Pakistan

Jan 12

Money & Banking, National, Top stories

Court committee for ban on crypto currency in Pakistan

KARACHI: A committee set up by a higher court of Pakistan has recommended complete ban on activities of cryptocurrencies in the country. The Sindh High Court in a petition constituted a committee on 20th October, 2021 for submitting recommendation on regulating cryptocurrencies in Pakistan. The petition was filed before the higher court seeking regulatory environment […]

by Faisal Shahnawaz

Apex court suspends order in tax notices to overseas assets

Jan 11

Taxation, Top stories

Apex court suspends order in tax notices to overseas assets

The apex court of Pakistan has suspended the order of the higher court related to tax notices to Pakistanis for their overseas assets.

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

SHC dismisses petition challenging SRB show cause

Sep 21

Taxation

SHC dismisses petition challenging SRB show cause

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has dismissed a petition filed by Hum Network Limited for a grant of relief against a show cause issued by the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB). A division bench of the SHC in a case C.P.No.D-3735 of 2016, observed: “We are of the considered view that instant petition is misconceived and […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

SHC declares income tax on undistributed profits as unconstitutional

Apr 30

Taxation

SHC declares income tax on undistributed profits as unconstitutional

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday declared levy of tax on undistributed profits under Section 5A of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 as unconstitutional and set aside all the show cause notices and demand notices issued by the tax authorities under the section. A division bench of the SHC ordered in Sapphire Textile Mills Limited […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz