KARACHI: The Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) organized a seminar at the High Court premises to discuss the key provisions and practical implications of the Finance Act 2026, bringing together senior legal practitioners, tax experts, tax lawyers and members of the legal fraternity.
The seminar focused on important developments relating to income tax, sales tax, federal taxation and provincial tax matters. The session provided an opportunity for legal professionals to gain a deeper understanding of the amendments introduced under the Finance Act 2026 and their implications for taxpayers and practitioners.
The Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court attended the event as Chief Guest, while renowned tax advisor Asif S. Kasbati delivered the keynote technical session. He provided detailed insights into direct and indirect taxation and highlighted significant aspects of the new tax framework.
President SHCBA M. Haseeb Jamali, Advocate Supreme Court, along with General Secretary Farida Mangrio and members of the Executive Cabinet, welcomed the distinguished guests. As part of the traditional Sindhi cultural presentation, President SHCBA presented the Chief Guest and keynote speaker with commemorative SHCBA shields, Ajraks and Sindhi Topis.
M. Fareed Bilwani, Executive Committee Member of SHCBA, served as the chief organizer of the seminar and delivered the formal vote of thanks. The event was attended by a large number of advocates, tax lawyers and other legal professionals.
MoU Signed for Tax Education
A significant outcome of the seminar was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Kasbati & Co. and the Sindh High Court Bar Association, Karachi.
Under the agreement, the two organizations will collaborate to promote professional tax education among members of the legal fraternity. The partnership will facilitate joint academic sessions, professional training programmes and capacity-building workshops aimed at enhancing the knowledge and practical skills of legal practitioners in taxation.
The initiative is expected to strengthen cooperation between the legal and tax professions and provide advocates with greater access to technical knowledge on evolving tax laws and regulatory developments.
The seminar and MoU signing were described as an important step toward strengthening professional development and tax-law awareness among members of the Bar.
