Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- The Supreme Court's five-member constitutional bench on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of petitions challenging the super tax till Friday. The bench, headed by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, comprised Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Ayesha Malik and Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi.

At the outset, Advocate Farogh Naseem concluded his arguments on behalf of several companies. Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar noted that the super tax law clearly defines the taxable profit threshold. "Companies must pay only what is legally due," he remarked, adding that the argument presented seemed to suggest imposing tax even on those not liable to pay.

Justice Mandokhail observed, "You mean there should be no di...