ISLAMABAD, Mar 19 (APP):Upon the directive of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif regarding tax reforms and tax c
ollection, Minis
ter for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar convened a meeting of heads of Appellate Tribunal benches and conducted a lengthy consultative session, obtaining figures from the heads.
Expressing concern, the L
aw Minister said that there are numerous cases pending under trial. He called for the establishment of a system to hear cases on an urgent basis and to make decisions based on immediate grounds. It was decided to introduce a modern automation system in the tribunal, and the performance of each bench will be reviewed on a weekly basis, said a press release issued here.
The discussions were held in the meeting regarding legal reforms to enhance the performance of tribunals. Finally, the L
aw Minister reiterated that the biggest challenge in addressing national issues and challenges is the c
ollection of taxes from the affluent class, which will not be compromised. Immediate decisions will be made on cases pending for years under continuous orders
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