KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Appraisement-West in Karachi has suspended the licenses of several customs agents, citing violations of customs regulations. The suspensions, effective immediately, were announced in a series of circulars issued by the licensing authority.
The suspensions were carried out under Rule 102 (4) of the Customs Rules, 2001, which grants the authority the power to halt operations of customs agents found in breach of regulations. The affected agents include prominent firms such as M/s. M. Qaseem Traders, M/s. Rapid Logistics (Pvt) Ltd, M/s. Ansa International, and M/s. Fazal & Co, among others.
According to the circulars, no documents filed by the suspended agents will be processed or accepted until further notice. The licensing authority has also directed relevant departments to block the user IDs of the suspended agents in the WeBOC system, a digital platform used for customs clearance, and other related systems.
The suspensions impact a wide range of businesses, including logistics companies, trading firms, and shipping agents. The affected agents are spread across various locations in Karachi, with offices in key commercial areas such as Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Clifton, and I.I. Chundrigar Road.
The circulars did not specify the exact nature of the violations that led to the suspensions. However, the move is seen as part of a broader effort by the customs authorities to enforce compliance and curb malpractices in the import-export sector.
The suspensions have been communicated to multiple departments, including the Collectorate of Customs Appraisement-East, the Directorate General of Transit Trade, and various regional offices across Pakistan. The affected agents have been instructed to cease all customs-related activities until further orders.
This crackdown comes amid ongoing efforts by the government to streamline customs operations and enhance transparency in trade-related processes. The suspensions are expected to have a significant impact on the operations of the affected firms, many of which play a key role in facilitating international trade.
The Collectorate of Customs Appraisement-West has not provided a timeline for when the suspensions might be lifted or if further actions will be taken against the agents. Stakeholders in the trade industry are closely monitoring the situation, as the suspensions could lead to delays in customs clearance and disrupt supply chains.
For now, the message from the customs authorities is clear: compliance with regulations is non-negotiable, and violations will result in immediate action.
Here is a list of the customs agents whose licenses have been suspended:
1. M/s. M. Qaseem Traders (License No. 2534)
2. M/s. Rapid Logistics (Pvt) Ltd (License No. 3069)
3. M/s. Ansa International (License No. 2945)
4. M/s. Fazal & Co (License No. 2539)
5. M/s. Mukarram Enterprises (License No. 9010587)
6. M/s. Allied Universal Enterprises (License No. 9010623)
7. M/s. Captain Enterprises (License No. 9010433)
8. M/s. S.M Enterprises (License No. 1548)
9. M/s. Wali Enterprises (License No. 1557)
10. M/s. Morriswala and Co (License No. 116)
11. M/s. Trade Line International (License No. 691)
12. M/s. Al-Fatima International (License No. 3025)
13. M/s. M. Nadeem Associates (License No. 2792)
14. M/s. Fawad Omad Enterprises (License No. 1455)
15. M/s. Jawad & Company (License No. 1962)
16. M/s. Faisal Associates (License No. 2194)
17. M/s. Enterprises Agency (License No. 460)
18. M/s. Eastern Agencies Corporation (License No. 2606)
19. M/s. Tau Corporation (License No. 3050)
20. M/s. Azhar Enterprises (License No. 2835)
21. M/s. Pabani Trade Linkers (License No. 2071)
22. M/s. Siddique Sons (License No. 900)
23. M/s. Ali Impex (License No. 2530)
24. M/s. K.Y Shippers (License No. 1810)
25. M/s. Shafco International (License No. 751)
26. M/s. Zulfiqar Associates (License No. 1628)
27. M/s. S.I Rehman & Sons (License No. 1747)
28. M/s. Libah Enterprises (License No. 2466)
29. M/s. Junaid Qamer Enterprises (License No. 2146)
30. M/s. Shams Trading Co (License No. 359)
31. M/s. Fahad Impex (License No. 1941)
32. M/s. Manab Group (License No. 3138)
33. M/s. HMA Enterprises (License No. 3073)
34. M/s. Hamd Associates (License No. 2922)
35. M/s. Cargo Trading System (License No. 1902)
36. M/s. Allied Shippers Int’l (License No. 2915)
37. M/s. Huznaib Enterprises (License No. 1397)
38. M/s. Eagle C & F Agency (License No. 2426)
39. M/s. Zeeshan Enterprises (License No. 2798)
40. M/s. Commodity Services Agency (License No. 352)
41. M/s. Z.S Sachwani & Co (License No. 9010571)
42. M/s. Amna Enterprises (License No. 9010557)
43. M/s. New Vision (License No. 2470)
44. M/s. Bismillah Logistics (Pvt) Ltd (License No. 2624)
45. M/s. A.K Enterprises (License No. 2094)