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Lahore: The Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (East) has exposed a large-scale fiscal fraud involving misdeclaration and evasion of duties on imported goods, causing a potential loss of over Rs. 6.9…
Karachi: Sharjeel Jamal, Convenor of the FPCCI Committee, has raised serious concerns over the faceless customs system, which he claims is causing significant challenges for traders and importers during the…
Islamabad: In a significant move to streamline customs operations and enhance efficiency, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Facilitation Mechanism…
KARACHI: In a decisive operation, the Customs Enforcement team in Karachi successfully thwarted a smuggling attempt involving a massive consignment of mobile phones and vape liquids worth Rs. 330 million.…
KARACHI: In a significant development, it has come to light that importers have been exploiting the new Faceless System to book their consignments, taking advantage of the system’s teething period.…
KARACHI: In a significant breakthrough on March 1, 2025, the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement in Karachi successfully intercepted a major smuggling attempt involving American almonds concealed as brown-eyed beans within…
KARACHI: In a significant move to streamline customs procedures, improve transparency, and expedite the clearance of goods, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of Pakistan has announced the establishment of…
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially launched the second phase of the Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA), marking a significant milestone in modernizing Pakistan’s customs processes. The examination…
KARACHI: A custom appellate bench of High Court of Sindh dismissed 15 identical Special Custom Reference Application filed by Pakistan Customs holding that no reassessment under Section 80(3) of the…
KARACHI: Customs officers stationed at Karachi’s Central Assessment Unit (CAU) have once again raised concerns about their prolonged working hours. They report that their shifts last for 12 hours, and…
Karachi: A major corruption scandal has rocked the Collectorate of Customs in Karachi, with a First Information Report (FIR) filed against several individuals, including a Customs Appraising Officer, for allegedly…
KARACHI: The hearing of suit filed by Cosmix Engineering against Pakistan Customs, Appraisement, West (AIB / R&D) was adjourned for two weeks by a single judge of High Court of…
KARACHI: In a bid to streamline customs processes and combat corruption, the number of appraisers at the Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) has been increased. Initially, green channel clearances were reduced…
Karachi: Customs Intelligence has initiated stringent measures to curb illegal activities under new regulations. Following the issuance of assessment alerts, three First Information Reports (FIRs) have been lodged against multiple…
QUETTA: A truckload of branded footwear arriving at NLC Dry Port, Quetta, was found to contain used clothing in an apparent case of smuggling and pilferage, causing a loss of…
QUEETTA: In a significant breakthrough, Customs officials at the NLC Dry Port in Quetta have successfully dismantled a cartel involved in a sophisticated pilferage scheme. The operation, spearheaded by Chief…
KARACHI: In an effort to enhance the efficiency and security of bonded cargo movement, the Directorate of Transit (HQ) in Karachi has introduced new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the…
KARACHI: In a recent notification, Chief Collector Appraisement South, Jameel Nasir, announced that Appraising Officers at the Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) will now work in two shifts. This decision aims…
KARACHI: The faceless assessment system, designed to streamline customs procedures, is facing criticism for being artificially successful. The system has turned the yellow channel into the green channel, with 99%…
KARACHI: Arshad Khurshid, former president of the Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA), has praised the outstanding efforts of Chief Collector (A) South, Mr. Jamil Nasir, along with his team of…