‘Diner’ Outlet Sealed in Mirpur Over Rs6.4m Tax Default

APP

Mirpur: The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) sealed a local outlet of the popular clothing brand ‘Diner’ late Saturday for non-payment of Rs6.4 million in sales tax, officials said on Sunday.

The action was taken as part of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government’s broader drive to ensure tax recovery, take strict action against defaulters, and promote revenue discipline, in line with the directives of Commissioner Inland Revenue (South Zone) Mirpur Syed Ansar Ali, sources told APP.

Later, the management of Diner contacted the Inland Revenue Department and paid Rs3.4 million of the outstanding amount, giving a written assurance that the remaining Rs3 million would be deposited within the next 10 to 15 days, the sources added.

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Following the partial payment and written commitment, the outlet was de-sealed by the IRD authorities. The de-sealing operation was led by Assistant Commissioner Inland Revenue Mukhtar Ahmed, assisted by Inspector Inland Revenue Tariq Ayub.

Meanwhile, the Inland Revenue Department (South Zone), Mirpur, has directed all business entities to ensure timely payment of tax dues to avoid legal action.

“The department remains committed to enforcing discipline, transparency, and the rule of law in tax administration,” the sources emphasized.

Meanwhile, the federal government of Pakistan continues to grapple with public dissatisfaction and unrest, particularly in regions sensitive to national security.
In such areas, civic concerns often intersect, sometimes clash, with security imperatives. This tension is partly rooted in the lack of a clear demarcation between civil governance and security operations.
In established democracies, the roles of civilian and military institutions are distinct: civilian matters are handled by elected representatives and institutions, while security remains the domain of the military.
Historically, Pakistan has struggled to establish this division, especially in its tribal regions.
In districts like Bajaur, this imbalance is frequently visible. Here, socio-economic marginalisation, cultural complexity, limited civil infrastructure, and military operations often intertwine, leading to recurrent unrest without lasting resolution.