FBR Board meeting focuses on customs reorganization
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…
An analysis: New restructuring of Pakistan’s Customs
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…
Customs Foils 3.8kg Marijuana Smuggling Attempt at Karachi Airport
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…
FBR Reorganizes Customs Structure: Appraisement Centralized, Enforcement Consolidated
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…
Customs Seizes 1 Kilogram of Crystal Meth at Karachi Export Office
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…
Nationwide Crackdown on Sales Tax Fraud: Key Arrests Made in Major Operation
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 Karachi Seize Smuggled POL Products in Karachi
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…
Attempted Smuggling of Arms and Ammunition Foiled at Torkham Customs Station
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…
PHMA Protests New Customs Valuation Ruling
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…
Imran Sajjad Bukhari leads FBR investigation into solvent oil smuggling allegations
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…
Government Halts Recruitment for BS-01 to 04 Posts in Customs/IRS
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…
Pakistan to confiscate vehicles involved in transporting smuggled goods
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…
Customs Enforcement Karachi recovers 43.75 tons of smuggled goods in Karachi
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…
FBR to arrest and lodge FIRs against owners, partners, management of tax evading companies
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…
Muhammad Javed Mesia Honored with Presidential Best Customs Clearing and Forwarding Agent Award
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…
I&I Karachi uncover tax evasion by M/s. Faisalabad Oil Refinery
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 Customs Seizes Large Quantity of Smuggled Betel Nuts
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…
Establishment Division Announces Upcoming Central Selection Board Meeting for IRS/PCS Promotions
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…
Federal Board of Revenue Empowers Frontier Corps Balochistan with Customs Duties
QUETTA: In a significant move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted officers of the Frontier Corps Balochistan (North and South) the authority to perform customs duties within their…
PCA South unearths Rs 83 million tax fraud at two sea ports of Karachi
KARACHI: In an unprecedented detection, the Post Clearance Audit (PCA) South has unearthed illegal pilferage of confiscated goods from two sea ports of Karachi. Led by DG PCA Chaudhary Zulfiqar…