Wheeling of electricity: Nepra approves regulations
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved regulations for wheeling of electricity aimed at improving and opening up power sector and promote competition.
Excessive tax deducted from non-filers: law may be amended to allow adjustment
To practically facilitate the non-filers and encourage documentation, Section 169 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 has been proposed to be amended through Finance Bill 2016 to allow adjustment of excessive tax deducted from non-filers.
Proposed Benami Act Provisions not apply to deals made in names of spouses, kin: FBR
The provisions of the proposed Benami Transaction (Prohibition) Act, 2016 will not apply to any transaction entered into by an individual in the name of his spouse, brother or sister, or any lineal ascendant or descendant.
Pakistan Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution 2024
RIAA Barker Gillette authored the Pakistan chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guide on Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution 2024, providing a comprehensive overview of the legal and regulatory landscape governing Pakistan's power sector. This chapter covers the NEPRA Act, market reforms, key regulations, and future policies shaping Pakistan's power sector.
Sitara Energy Wins Landmark Appeal Against FESCO After 7-Year Legal Battle
In a significant victory, Sitara Energy Limited successfully challenged FESCO's claim, potentially reopening the dispute for a fresh review. The NEPRA Appellate Tribunal ruled in favour of Sitara, overturning NEPRA's flawed tariff decision, and ordered a new evaluation within four months.
Expert witness in the Cayman Islands K-Electric dispute
Our Managing Partner Bilal Shaukat served as an expert witness on Pakistan law in the Cayman Islands Court for a case related to K-Electric, providing written opinion and testimony.
