Pakistan has secured a permanent representation on the Policy Commission of the World Customs Organization for the first time, marking what officials have described as a significant diplomatic and institutional milestone. According to Pakistan’s envoy in Brussels, Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi, the development is a matter of national pride as it comes nearly seven decades […]
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Over 300 tolas of gold seized at Karachi Airport
KARACHI: Customs authorities at Karachi Jinnah International Airport confiscated more than 300 tolas of gold from a passenger arriving from Abu Dhabi, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The seizure occurred after the passenger and accompanying family members failed to provide proper documentation for transporting the gold into Pakistan. Read More: Police recover over Rs150m gold in Ichhra market […]
Customs issues new valuation for old and used mobile phones
The Directorate General of Customs Valuation has issued a new ruling to determine customs values for old and used mobile phones imported in commercial quantities without packaging and accessories. The ruling, Valuation Ruling No. 2035/2026, dated January 16, replaces the previous Valuation Ruling No. 1893/2024 and is aimed at aligning duties with current international market […]
Passenger held with gold, foreign currency at Karachi airport
Customs authorities at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport detained a passenger on Thursday after recovering 70 tolas of gold and USD 14,000 from his luggage and person. Officials said the action was part of an ongoing crackdown against gold and foreign currency smuggling. Read More: Major arms smuggling bid foiled at Torkham border According to initial reports, the […]
Customs seize NCP vehicles worth Rs81m in Quetta raid
QUETTA: The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement) Quetta on Tuesday seized non-custom paid (NCP) vehicles worth approximately Rs81 million, foiling a major smuggling attempt in the region. The operation highlights the department’s ongoing efforts to curb illicit vehicle movement. Read More: Balochistan vows to intensifying crackdown against NCP vehicles According to a news release, the raid was […]
Customs foil Rs446m methadone smuggling attempt near Taftan border
QUETTA: The Customs authorities in Balochistan have thwarted a major drug smuggling attempt, seizing over 11 million Methadone Hydrochloride tablets valued at Rs446 million, The News reported on Thursday. According to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the Customs Appraisement Collectorate, Taftan, under the Chief Collector of Customs (Appraisement), Balochistan, conducted a surprise inspection after […]
Pakistan Exempts 57 Items from Certificate of Origin for Trade with Iran
QUETTA – In a major move to strengthen trade ties with Iran, Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce has exempted 57 items from the requirement of a Certificate of Origin (COO). The decision was announced during a virtual meeting between the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and private sector representatives. The meeting was chaired by Member Customs […]
Pakistan suspends Afghan Transit Trade amid border clashes
KARACHI – Amid rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Islamabad has suspended all Afghan Transit Trade operations from Karachi ports, The News reported on Thursday. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has instructed all terminals to offload containers and halt transport operations. The decision came after a meeting at the Directorate of Transit Trade Headquarters […]
Customs confiscates dozens of smuggled cellphones at Islamabad airport
KARACHI: Pakistan Customs deployed at Islamabad International airport confiscates cellphones worth millions of rupees. According to a spokesman for Customs, officials deployed at the International Departure were busy checking passengers coming from international flights. During the process, the staff received reliable information about a bid to smuggle cell phones. They intensified the screening process, during […]
Pakistan Customs seizes narcotics of valuing Rs.80 million
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Customs of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday confiscated the narcotics (255 Kgs Opium) of valuing Rs.80 million at (GANZ) Gwadar. The amount of the narcotics along with the seized vehicle in the international market comes to be Rs. 80 million, said a press release issued by FBR here. Building further […]