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Karachi: In a dramatic 24-hour span, Karachi’s Customs Enforcement teams thwarted two high-value smuggling operations, seizing narcotics and contraband worth more than Rs. 137 million. Midnight Drug Bust in Mochko…
Karachi: Customs Enforcement Karachi has uncovered a major case of misdeclaration involving M/s Carryfor Pharmaceutical (Pvt) Limited and its clearing agent M/s Unique Traders. Officials found that the company had…
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Revenue Division, Government of Pakistan, has issued a notification regarding the transfer and posting of officers from the Pakistan Customs Service (BS-17 to…
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a series of transfers and postings of senior officers in the Pakistan Customs Service (BS-19 and BS-20), effective immediately. – Mr.…
KARACHI: A long-standing dispute over how to classify a new generation of electric vehicles with petrol generators has been resolved, with Pakistani customs authorities ruling that these vehicles should be…
Islamabad: The National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee has recommended sweeping reforms to improve how the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) handles litigation in taxation, revenue, and fiscal matters. The committee,…
Karachi: Customs officials at Jinnah International Airport successfully intercepted an attempt to smuggle silver bullion worth nearly PKR 5.9 million into Pakistan. The operation was led by Deputy Collector Khizar…
Karachi: A major taxpayers’ body has lodged a formal complaint with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, alleging that field formations of the Federal Board of Revenue are illegally harassing taxpayers while…
KARACHI: Customs authorities in Karachi have exposed a major scam in which importers misdeclared expensive fabric as “cut pieces” to avoid paying full duties, causing losses of more than Rs300…
Karachi: Customs Enforcement Karachi has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against M/s AE Solar Alternative Energy and their clearing agent M/s Stahlco International for alleged large‑scale fiscal fraud and…
Karachi: The Government of Pakistan has officially permitted the re-export of Afghan Transit Trade consignments that had been stranded at border stations due to the closure of crossings amid disputes…
Sukkur: In a startling development, the Customs Anti-Smuggling Unit in Sukkur has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Fazal Ahmed, a Deputy Director of the National Cyber Crime Investigation…
Karachi: The introduction of pre-arrival filing with post-payment of Import Goods Declarations (GD) could prove to be a major step towards faster and more efficient import clearance in Pakistan, said…
KARACHI: A major operational breakdown at the Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) is causing massive delays in cargo clearance, raising costs for traders, and hurting Pakistan’s trade efficiency, according to…
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unveiled a set of proposed amendments to the Customs Rules, 2001, aimed at refining procedural frameworks for export-oriented industries and enhancing regulatory…
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued immediate transfer and posting orders for six officers of the Customs Department in a significant administrative reshuffle. According to Notification No.…
KARACHI: The Customs authorities have detected a major evasion of duty and taxes worth approximately Rs9.76 million after it was found that the baggage facility for overseas Pakistanis was being…
Islamabad: The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has announced a major financial reform for its officers and staff, approving compulsory monetization of transport facilities and revising judicial allowances. The office…
QUETTA: A massive, coordinated wave of terrorist attacks swept across Balochistan on Friday, leaving a trail of destruction and death. The violence, which a banned terrorist group calls “Operation Herof…
QUETTA: In a significant blow to narcotics smuggling networks, Customs Enforcement Quetta has seized a massive consignment of drugs valued at approximately 11 billion Pakistani rupees. The seizure was made…