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KARACHI: Sheikh Umer Rehan, Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA), has called on the government to temporarily abolish the import duty on edible oil to provide relief to…
KARACHI: The Court of Customs, Taxation, and Anti-Smuggling has remanded Dad Muhammad, son of Muhammad, to judicial custody. The court has directed the Superintendent of Central Prison, Karachi, to produce…
KARACHI: The second meeting of the Board was held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) headquarters in Islamabad. The meeting, presided over by Chairman…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued SRO 1637(I)/2024, introducing significant changes to the structure and jurisdictions of Customs departments in Pakistan. According to this new notification, the Appraisement…
Pakistani Customs have successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle marijuana into the country through the International Mail Office (IMO) at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. Following an alert from Collector JIAP…
KARACHI: In a move aimed at streamlining and centralizing operations, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued SRO 1637(I)/2024, which redefines the structure and jurisdictions of Customs departments in…
Karachi: Pakistan Customs intercepted a parcel containing 1 kilogram of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ICE, at the International Mail Office (IMO) Exports on Shahra-e-Faisal. The parcel, booked by Sofia…
KARACHI: In a significant development following the press conference held on October 10, 2024, by the Finance Minister, the Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), and the Director…
Customs Intelligence in Karachi have seized a significant quantity of smuggled petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL) products, based on credible information received by Director I&I Karachi Mian Masood and relayed…
PESHAWAR: Pakistani customs authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle arms and ammunition from Afghanistan into Pakistan via the Torkham border. The alert came from Chief Collector Customs Jamil Nasir, conveyed…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Hardware Manufacturers Association (PHMA), representing hardware and tools traders for over six decades, has raised concerns over the recently issued Valuation Ruling No. 1908/2024 by Customs on…
QUETTA: Director I&I Quetta, Saeed Wattoo, had uncovered a major case of solvent oil smuggling from Iran to Punjab via the Taftan border. Acting on this intelligence, the Federal Board…
In a surprising turn of events, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed all Customs and Inland Revenue Service (IRS) field formations to immediately stop the recruitment process for…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided that it will confiscate vehicles involved in transporting smuggled goods. Recently, the Prime Minister of Pakistan has directed all relevant government bodies particularly the Federal Board…
In alignment with the Government of Pakistan’s policy against smuggled goods, the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi conducted a successful operation on October 7th, 2024. Acting on credible information received…
KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has revealed that total revenue leakage and evasion in Pakistan amounts to approximately PKR 7 trillion, with half of this figure attributed to sales tax…
In a prestigious ceremony, Muhammad Javed Mesia was awarded the Presidential Best Customs Clearing and Forwarding Agent Award. Recognized for his exceptional contributions to the nation, Mesia has been a…
Customs Intelligence Karachi have uncovered a major tax evasion scheme involving M/s. Faisalabad Oil Refinery (Pvt) Limited and their clearing agent, M/s. Abdul Sattar & Sons. Acting on credible information…
KHUZDAR: In a significant crackdown on smuggling activities, Customs Enforcement Khuzdar has seized a substantial quantity of smuggled betel nuts and lodged two FIRs. The operation was part of an…
ISLAMABAD: The Establishment Division has announced that the Central Selection Board (CSB) will soon convene to consider promotions within the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) and Pakistan Customs Service (PCS). The…