SUKKUR: The Sindh High Court (SHC) Sukkur Bench has issued an interim order restraining authorities from taking coercive action against Rohri Cement (Private) Limited, while seeking replies from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Deputy Attorney General.

The written order was issued by a division bench comprising Justice Adnanul Karim Memon and Justice Abdul Hameed Bhurgri on a constitutional petition filed by Zaheer Abbas Sheikh, manager of Rohri Cement (Private) Limited. The court directed the FBR and other respondents to refrain from harassing the factory management until the next hearing, specifically ordering that the interception of company vehicles and any other coercive actions remain suspended.

The bench expressed concern over alleged discriminatory treatment in the implementation of the Track and Trace System against the factory. The court observed that the petitioner’s contention — that other manufacturing units were granted three years for compliance while Rohri Cement was given only two days — appeared to carry weight and required serious consideration. On its part, the factory management assured the court of its full cooperation in the matter.

Notices have been issued to key officials, including FBR chairman, chief commissioner Inland Revenue, Sukkur; project director of the Track and Trace System, Islamabad; deputy director of the Track and Trace System (North), Islamabad, and deputy commissioner, RTO Sukkur.

Published in Dawn, June 11th, 2026