Quetta, January 25, 2026 – In a major crackdown on smuggling and illegal trade, the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Quetta has seized Non-Customs Paid (NCP) vehicles and various contraband items valued at approximately Rs. 235 million.
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What is Date of Duty Rate? Importers Must Learn for 2026
Understanding the date of duty rate is crucial for importers to calculate the correct import duty for their shipments. Section 30 of the Customs Act, 1969 (updated for 2026) clearly defines how and when the rate of duty is determined for imported goods.
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Is Abatement Allowed on Damaged Goods Under Customs Laws? Learn for 2026
Pakistan Customs provides mechanisms for abatement of duty on goods that are damaged, deteriorated, or short-shipped under Section 27 of the Customs Act, 1969 (updated for 2026).
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Access to Records and Conducting Audits by Pakistan Customs in 2026
Pakistan Customs, under the Customs Act, 1969 (updated for the 2026 tax year), has clearly defined powers to access records and conduct audits to ensure compliance with customs laws, duties, taxes, and other statutory obligations. Sections 26A and 26B govern these powers.
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FBR targets AC owners, pushes millions into Pakistan’s tax net
Islamabad, January 25, 2026 – Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Rashid Langrial, has said that people who have installed air conditioners should be brought into the tax net, stressing that widening the tax base is essential for stabilizing Pakistan’s economy.
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FBR records 158% jump in dividend tax collection in December 2025
Islamabad, January 24, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a sharp 158 percent year-on-year increase in tax collection from dividends during December 2025, reflecting stronger payouts and improved tax compliance.
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Powers of Pakistan Customs to Obtain Foreign Trade Information (2026 Update)
📌 Overview: Why Section 26 Matters in 2026
The Customs Act, 1969, as updated for tax year 2026, significantly strengthens the authority of Pakistan Customs to access foreign trade declaration information.
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Pakistan Customs Takeover of Imported Goods (2026 Guide)
Section 25C of the Customs Act, 1969, as updated for tax year 2026, grants Pakistan Customs extraordinary powers to take over imported goods when authorities believe that the declared customs value is understated.
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How Customs Values Are Determined in Pakistan for Foreign Trade (2026 Guide)
Understanding customs valuation in Pakistan is critical for importers, exporters, clearing agents, tax professionals, and businesses engaged in foreign trade. In 2026, customs values are determined under Section 25 of the Customs Act, 1969, as updated for the tax year 2026.
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FBR appeals and complaints process cut to single day, says FTO
Islamabad, January 23, 2026 – Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Zafar-ul-Haq Hijazi on Friday announced a major facilitation measure for taxpayers, stating that the process of registering complaints against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and fixing appeals has been reduced to just one day.
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