we would like to draw attention to note 9 to the financial statements, which explains that Department of zakat and income tax had issued an assessment order against which the branch has already filed an appeal. subsequent to the year end the branch has received assessment order for the years 2011 to 2013. The Branch is in the process of filing appeal against the assessment order within the prescribed time. Management of the Branch, based on opinion of its tax advisor, is of the view that the matters will be decided in favour of the branch. However, final outcome of these matters can not be determined at this stage