Islamabad, August 31, 2025 – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared that customs proceedings against M/s Commander Agro (Private) Limited were time-barred under the Customs Act, 1969, while overturning a Lahore High Court (LHC) ruling.
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Supreme Court rejects FBR input tax adjustment case
Islamabad, July 26, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suffered a legal setback as the Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed its petition in a high-profile input tax adjustment case, reinforcing the importance of substantiated tax enforcement actions.
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Supreme Court Halts Same-Day Tax Recovery Notices
Islamabad, July 15, 2025 – The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that notices issued under Section 140 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 cannot demand immediate tax recovery on the same day of issuance. Instead, such notices must specify a future date for compliance, ensuring due process and legal protection.
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FBR concludes super tax case arguments in Supreme Court
Islamabad – The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday adjourned proceedings in the high-profile super tax case until May 22, after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) concluded its arguments.
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Supreme Court clarifies timeframe for tax record retention
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that the statutory timeframe for retaining tax records, typically set at six years under Section 174(1) of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, becomes secondary if a legal proceeding is pending.
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Justice Yahya Afridi Nominated as New Chief Justice of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the Special Parliamentary Committee has officially nominated Justice Yahya Afridi as the new Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), succeeding the outgoing CJP, Justice Qazi Faez Isa, who is set to retire on October 25. Justice Afridi’s nomination comes after extensive deliberations within the parliamentary panel, formed to select the next CJP from among the three most senior judges of the Supreme Court.
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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.
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SCP Upholds Validity of Sindh Sales Tax on Distribution Services
Karachi, February 29, 2024 – In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has affirmed the legitimacy of the Sindh Sales Tax on Supply Chain Management or Distribution (including Delivery) Services.
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Supreme Court orders SBP to release funds for elections
The Supreme Court of Pakistan Friday directed the State Bank of Pakistan to release Rs21 billion in funds to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for holding elections for the Punjab Assembly.
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Supreme Court stays implementation on practice, procedure bill
An eight-member larger SC bench comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan issued an interim order granting stay in implementation on Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023.
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