FBR Chief Clarifies Faceless Customs System, Highlights Revenue Gains ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman has clarified recent reports suggesting irregularities in customs operations, saying they stemmed from a misinterpretation of an initial audit observation. FBR Chief [name] Langrial emphasized that the Faceless Customs System was introduced to boost transparency and prevent […]
The Kuwait customs rules apply to all travellers who enter or exit the country via Kuwait International Airport and focus on the declaration of cash, gold, and high-value personal items. According to the General Administration of Customs, travellers must state any amount equal to or surpassing KWD 3,000 (approximately USD 9,700), irrespective of whether it’s […]
The Ministry of Commerce issued a notification confirming the committee’s formation, with Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb appointed as its chairman. The committee comprises the Ministers for Commerce, Petroleum, and Food Security, alongside the Minister of State for Railways, the Special Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, and the Secretary for Industries and Production. […]
The summoned customs officers include Additional Collector Wajid Zaman, Assistant Collectors Usama Dastagir and Fahad Khan, Superintendent Babar, Inspector Ahsan, and Inspector Wali Raza. Notably, the special advisor to the finance minister and former collector Asif Hargan’s driver has also been called for questioning. The customs officers and personnel are accused of running a vehicle […]
According to the details, a man named Asif Shahzad, arriving from Dubai on the private airline PA-417, was arrested for trying to smuggle over 1.628 kg of gold, six diamond sets, and five iPhones. Customs officials indicated that the suspect concealed gold within his clothing. Authorities have filed a case against him under the Customs […]
As per details, PIA flight steward Faisal Majeed was caught with 16 expensive phones upon arrival at the Islamabad airport from Canada via flight PK-782. Majeed was caught with phones wrapped around his body during checking by the customs officials. Following the incident, the PIA staffer was given a show-cause notice to respond within three […]
FBR removed 16 officers of grade 20 from In Land Revenue Services and 11 officers of grade 20 from the Customs group on the intelligence reports. As per notification issued by the FBR, Dr Akhtar Hussain, customs collector Islamabad, Director Transit Trade Lahore, Muhammad Adnan Akram, DG Law and Prosecution, Irum Maqbool Aamir, Naveed Iqbal, […]
