Pakistan Customs has successfully seized a cache of arms and ammunition from an Afghan registered import vehicle at Torkham station, as announced by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday.
Pakistan Customs has successfully cleared the first consignment of mangoes bound for Moscow, Russia, under the International Transportation of Goods – TIR Convention.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced significant transfers and postings in the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS), affecting key positions in Karachi. Abdul Qadir Memon, a seasoned BS-20 officer of the PCS, has been appointed as the Chief Collector, Enforcement (South), Karachi.
Pakistan Customs has announced a temporary suspension of the Web-Based One Customs (WeBOC) system, the online platform used for the clearance of goods.
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday constituted a committee to formulate parameters for imposing penalties against non-compliance of invoice and packing list. A spokesman said that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has constituted a committee of senior Customs officers to formulate rules to implement Section 156(I) of the Customs Act, 1969, which […]
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the imposition of additional customs duty (ACD) ranging from 2% to 7% on specific imports falling under various tariff slabs, with the new rates taking effect from July 1, 2021.
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday waived the condition of bank guarantee and pay order under temporary import against exempt sales tax and customs duty. The FBR issued SRO 847(I)/2021 to allow the persons availing facility of temporary importation for subsequent exportation to clear consignments without submitting bank guarantee or pay order. However, […]
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday made a huge seizure of smartphones and drives worth Rs50 million at Islamabad International Airport. A FBR spokesman said that in line with the vision of Prime Minister and due focused approach against the menace of smuggling, FBR has seized 10 cartons and 06 bags lying unclaimed […]
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday directed officers of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) from Grade – 19 to Grade – 20, who are in promotion zone, to submit asset declaration and performance evaluation reports (PERs) by July 10, 2021. The FBR said that the meeting of Central Selection Board (CSB) for promotion of […]
ISLAMABAD: The government has amended reward rules and announced that customs officials will get reward money only after realization of duty and tax involved in evasion cases. According to budget 2021/2022 documents, amendment to Customs Act, 1969 has been proposed through Finance Bill, 2021. The proposed amendment through the bill is as:“Reward to officers and […]