SHC suspend order of Federal Tax Ombudsman
KARACHI The order of Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) directing Collector of Customs Appraisement West to release goods provisionally was suspended by a custom Appellate bench of High Court of Sindh…
SHC Arrested foreign vessel released on securing disputed amounts
KARACHI: MT Hakuba Galaxy, a foreign origin vessel arrested by Pakistani authorities in four different Admiralty Suits (Suit 9, 10, 11, 12) filed by Dalda Foods and others was got…
Petroleum Division Clarifies Licensing Requirements for Low Flashpoint Petroleum Products
KARACHI: The Petroleum Division has clarified that any petroleum products or petrochemicals with a flashpoint below ninety-three degrees centigrade fall under the definition of petroleum according to the Petroleum Act…
Trade-Based Money Laundering Cases Highlight Need for Clear Jurisdiction and Effective Prosecution
In Pakistan, trade-based money laundering falls under the jurisdiction of Customs Intelligence and Investigation (I&I), while hawala-hundi activities are overseen by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), according to Gazette Notification…
Customs Valuation Directorate Notifies Import Values for Soybean Seeds
The Directorate of Customs Valuation has announced the import values for soybean seeds. This marks the first valuation ruling initiated under the direction of Director Tahir Qureshi and Additional Director…
Customs panel lawyers face non payment issues
KARACHI: The lawyers on panel of Pakistan Customs are awaiting payment of their professional fee since many months. A number of communications were made to the Chairman F.B.R but the…
FBR Temporarily Waives Certificate of Origin Requirement for Iranian Imports to Ease Border Backlog
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of Pakistan has announced revised guidelines for the clearance of Iranian-origin goods, following a request from the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of…
FBR notifies large scale transfers and postings of IRS officers of BS-21 and BS-20
KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified large scale transfers and postings of Inland Revenue Service (IRS) officers ranging BS-21 to BS-20 with immediate effect. Here is the list:…
FBR notifies large scale transfers and postings of PCS officers of BS-20 and BS-19
KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified large scale transfers and postings of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) officers ranging BS-20 to BS-19 with immediate effect. Mr. Ashraf Ali (Pakistan…
FBR Fails to Meet October 2024 Tax Revenue Target
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has missed its October 2024 tax revenue target.
SHC suspends judgment of tribunal in SCRA against Oxy Traders, Karachi
KARACHI: The order of Customs Appellate Tribunal was suspended by a Custom Appellate bench of High Court of Sindh while hearing Sardar Zafar Hussain Advocate, counsel for applicant Customs department.…
Chief Collector Cracks Down on Clerical Misuse and Lappo Employment in Collectorates
KARACHI: The Chief Collector Customs Appraisement South has issued three new circulars addressing the misuse of Sepoys in clerical roles and the employment of private hired persons (Lappos) within Collectorates.…
FBR Withdraws Major Changes in Customs Under PM’s Information Plan
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has retracted its decision to implement significant changes in Customs under the Prime Minister’s Information Plan. The issuance of SRO 1637(I)/2024 had raised legal…
Local importer challenges SRO bringing administrative changes in Pakistan Customs
KARACHI: A local importer doing business in Hyderabad city challenged SRO 1637(I)/2024 dated 18.10.2024 which brought significant changes in field formations of Pakistan Customs across Pakistan. The petitioner Haji Razzak…
Smugglers Attempt to Run Over Customs Officials in Zero Point Area, smuggled goods seized
KHUZDAR: In a dramatic turn of events in the Zero Point area, customs officials narrowly escaped being run over by a bus driver who refused to stop for inspection. Contrary…
Dysfunctional Customs Appellate Tribunals: A Growing Concern
KARACHI: The Customs Appellate Tribunals in Karachi and Lahore are facing severe operational challenges due to the absence of appointed Member-Technical officers from the Customs department. Three seats are already…
Customs Seize 1.25kg of Marijuana at Karachi International Mail Office
KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs at Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) in Karachi has seized 1.25 kilograms of marijuana (cannabis) at the International Mail Office (IMO). Acting on credible information from…
SHC restrains Collector Customs, Assistant Collector (Auction), PMBQ from disposing auctioned goods
KARACHI: Hearing a petition filed by one Muhammad Asif through renowned law firm franklin Law associates, a custom appellate bench of High Court of Sindh restrained Collector of Customs and…
TCS Delivery Vehicle Caught Transporting Smuggled Mobile Phones Again
KARACHI: A TCS delivery vehicle has once again been caught distributing smuggled mobile phones. This incident follows a series of similar cases involving TCS vehicles, aircraft, and employees with high-value…
Customs Enforcement Quetta arrests its own inspector for involvement in corruption
QUETTA: Umar Shafique, recently appointed as Collector of Enforcement Quetta, has taken decisive action by nominating and arresting his own inspector for involvement in corruption. This sends a strong message…