Barrister Murtaza Wahab
Coverage of Barrister Murtaza Wahab in the Nexus archive.
- Karachi court grants police 7-day physical remand of 3 suspects in Dr Akash murder case
A Karachi court granted a seven-day physical remand of three suspects in the murder of Dr. Akash Kumar, a doctor killed during a robbery. The suspects, linked to a criminal gang, were arrested after stealing Rs2 million from Dr. Kumar, who was carrying the cash following a bank withdrawal. Police recovered a vehicle, weapons, and mobile phones used in the crime and are seeking to identify accomplices.
- KMC eyes Rs1bn annual revenue from tax on hotels, marriage halls
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) plans to impose a 1% 'entertainment tax' on hotels, marriage halls, and similar venues to generate Rs1 billion annually. The tax, pending City Council approval, aims to strengthen KMC's finances and improve public services, with a public hearing scheduled for June 10. This follows the implementation of the Municipal Urban Community Tax (MUCT) in 2024, which generates Rs4 billion annually via K-Electric bills.