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Pakistan's court backs surprise tax raids without prior notice, boosting government revenue efforts.
Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that tax authorities can conduct surprise raids without prior notice or a pending case, affirming broad enforcement powers under Section 175 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
The court rejected challenges that such raids are unlawful, stating courts cannot add restrictions not in the law.
Officials may seize documents and financial records, but the tax commissioner must now provide written justification for each raid citing the specific law violated.
The decision upholds a prior Sindh High Court ruling and supports the government's push to close a revenue shortfall, with the Federal Board of Revenue targeting Rs9,917 billion in tax collection by March 2026.
El tribunal de Pakistán respalda las redadas de impuestos sorpresa sin previo aviso, impulsando los esfuerzos de ingresos del gobierno.