Zia Chishti, the founder of The Resource Group (TRG), has successfully regained control of the company following a tumultuous legal battle that began with allegations of misconduct in 2019. Chishti, who previously built a fortune through the invention of Invisalign and the establishment of TRG and its international counterpart, faced significant challenges after allegations of violent sexual misconduct surfaced, leading to his resignation from various boards. This left the company vulnerable to a power struggle among its directors.

The board's decision to withhold $175 million from shareholders, stemming from the sale of a subsidiary, ignited a series of lawsuits alleging insider trading and shareholder abuse. In a significant ruling on May 20, 2025, the Sindh High Court invalidated the actions of Greentree Holdings, a vehicle created to manage TRG's funds, and mandated the return of the withheld money along with the holding of elections.

Chishti's opponents appealed this decision, but the Supreme Court ultimately upheld the lower court's ruling in May 2026, dismissing all appeals and ordering the anti-Chishti group to pay his legal costs. This saga underscores the intricate dynamics of corporate governance and the protection of shareholder rights within the context of Pakistani law.