KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a serious notice of seizure and detention of food stuff and other items under SRO 598(1)/2022.
FBR noted that ban is placed on import of luxury items on commercial scale
FBR noted that items in small quantity brought as passenger baggage by bona fide Air traveller returning to home country after service overseas are confiscated.
FBR asked all the six Chief Collectors of Pakistan Customs to ensure that said ban is not abused and bonafide expatriates are not harassed.
In case of any violation, a warning of disciplinary action was given by FBR.
The Pakistan Customs JIAP made a number of seizures a day back.