Pakistan, May 18 -- Shakira secured a major legal victory in Spain after the country's High Court cleared her in a long-running tax fraud case linked to the 2011 tax year. The ruling ended an eight-year legal dispute and ordered Spanish authorities to return more than 60 million euros, including accumulated interest. The decision marks a significant moment for the internationally famous singer after years of courtroom battles and intense media attention.

The case began after Spanish tax officials argued that Shakira should have been considered a tax resident in Spain because of her relationship with former football star Gerard Pique. Authorities claimed the singer spent enough time in the country during 2011 to fall under Spanish tax law...