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ISLAMABAD, Jan 03 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to deliberate on strategic reforms aimed at expediting the disposal of high-impact tax litigation, recognizing its significant implications for the national economy.
The meeting was attended by Supreme Court Judge Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Member (Legal) FBR, and other senior officials.
During the meeting, in-depth discussions were held on developing a sustained and institutional framework to address long-pending and high-value tax disputes. The focus remained on reducing litigation backlogs, enhancing legal certainty, and safeguarding public revenue.
The Chief Justice observed that prolonged tax litigation constrained fiscal space and adversely affected investor confidence and economic stability. He emphasized the judiciary’s commitment to supporting reform-oriented measures that promote timely justice, efficiency, and predictability, particularly in cases directly impacting the national economy.
Key strategies discussed included prioritization and fast-tracking of high-stakes tax cases, improved coordination between tax authorities and the justice system, strengthening legal preparedness and case management, and exploring procedural and institutional measures to ensure consistency and speed in adjudication.
The meeting was held as part of the broader justice sector reform agenda, aimed at improving governance, reducing systemic delays, and aligning judicial processes with the country’s economic and development priorities.