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  • Car imports massively fall by 45pc in 10 months

    Car imports massively fall by 45pc in 10 months

    KARACHI: The import of motor cars sharply declined by 45 percent during first ten months of current fiscal year owing to restriction imposed of duty and tax payment through foreign currency account and verification of remittances through banks.

    According to officials statistics made available to PkRevenue.com on Tuesday, the import of cars in completely built unit (CBU) was at $213.37 million during July – April 2018/2019 as compared with $388.835 million in the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.

    The ministry of commerce through SRO 52(I)/2019 dated January 15, 2019 imposed the restriction of payment of duty and taxes through foreign remittances.

    The SRO stated: “All vehicles in new/used condition to be imported under transfer of residence, personal baggage or under gift scheme, the duty and taxes shall be paid out of foreign exchange arranged by Pakistan Nationals themselves or local recipient supported by bank encashment certificate showing conversion of foreign remittance to local currency, as under,

    a. the remittance for payment of duties and taxes shall originate from the account of Pakistani national sending the vehicle from abroad; and

    b. the remittance shall either be received in the account of Pakistani national sending the vehicle from abroad or, in case, his account is non-existent or inoperative, in the account of his family.”

    The customs sources said that the besides restrictions of the ministry of commerce the import of cars was also declined due to restriction on non-filers of income tax in registration with provincial registration authorities.

    Through Finance Act, 2018 the government imposed ban on non-filers for registering both imported and locally assembled cars. The government, however, lifted the ban on non-filers through Finance Supplementary (Second Amendment) Act, 2019 only for locally assembled cars.

  • Temporary import of arms, ammunition by foreign hunters allowed

    Temporary import of arms, ammunition by foreign hunters allowed

    ISLAMABAD: The ministry of commerce has allowed temporary import of arms and ammunition by foreign hunters by amending Import Policy Order, 2016.

    The ministry issued SRO 565(I)/2019 to amend Import Policy Order, 2016.

    It said: “Temporary import-cum-export of arms and ammunition by foreign hunters shall be allowed subject to NOC from the ministry of interior.”

  • Customs Intelligence Lahore to auction vehicles on May 23

    Customs Intelligence Lahore to auction vehicles on May 23

    LAHORE: Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation, Customs, Lahore has announced auction of vehicles to be held on May 23 at State Warehouse of the directorate.

    Following vehicles would be presented for the auction:

    1. Toyota progress car, 2927cc, 1999, JCJ11-0005820.

    2. BMW car 745I, 2003, WBAGL22000DP38322.

    3. Honda Civic Hybrid car, 1339cc, 2006, FD3-1006468.

    4. Honda Accord car CL-9, 2002, CL9-1000417.

    5. Toyota Mark-X car, 2005, GRX120-0025787.

    6. Honda Accord car (inspire), 2003, UCI-1007210.

    7. Jaguar X-Type 2.5 car, 2006, SAJAC51MX2XC26667.

    8. Toyota Crown car, 2003, JZS175-0064405.

    9. Toyota Crown car, 2001, JZS171-0075220.

    10. Toyota Crown car, 2007, GRS182-5014070.

    11. Honda Accord car, 2004, CL9-1050040.

    12. Triumph Heavy Motor cycle Colour Black, 2010, PROTOTYPEVH004CP2.

    13. Heavy Motor Cycle Yamaha Brand 1000cc made in Japan, R12000, JYARN041000003182.

    14. Toyota Vitz car, 2005, KSP90-0001037.

    15. Toyota Mark-X car Black, 2008, GRX120-3059202.

    16. Yamaha Dragstar Heavy Motor cycle 1100cc, 2002, VP10J-001201.

    17. Yamaha Heavy Motor cycle 500cc, 2006, JYASJ031000032395.

    18. Honda Heavy Bike 200cc, 2006, TA200-0034612.

    19. Honda Heavy Motor Cycle, 1992, 2073695.

    20. Toyota Mark-X Car 300, 2006, GRX121-1007695.

    21. Toyota Mark-X car 250, 2005, GRX120-3005684.

    22. BMW Car 750Li, 2002, WBAGN62040DE55989.

    23. Honda Civic car, 2006, FD3-1004522.

  • Pakistan Customs announces auction of fresh lot vehicles on May 22 at West Wharf Karachi

    Pakistan Customs announces auction of fresh lot vehicles on May 22 at West Wharf Karachi

    KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) Appraisement (West) has announced auction of fresh lot of vehicles to be held on May 22, 2019 at West Wharf Karachi.

    Following vehicles will be presented for auction:

    01. Suzuki Spacia Car, Chassis No. MK42S-147136, Model 2016

    02. Nissan Safari Van, Chassis No. DR64V-801926, Model 2014

    03. Honda Vezel Hybrid, Chassis No. RU3-1076651, Model 2015

    04. Nissan Dayz Car, Chassis No. B21-W-0322718, Model 2015

    05. Nissan Note E-power 1198CC, Chassis No. HE12-160002, Model 2018

    06. Daihatsu Cast Car 658CC, Chassis No. LA250S-0098171, Model 2017

    07. Suzuki Every Van, Chassis No. DA17W-117175, Model 2015

    08. Daihatsu Wagon 658CC, Chassis No. S331G-0028698, Model 2015

    09. Daihatsu Mira Car 658CC, Chassis No. LA350S-0039236, Model 2017

    10. Daihatsu Mira Car, Chassis No. LA350S-0039236, Model 2016

    11. EK Wagon Car, Chassis No. B1W-0224971, Model 2016

    12. Suzuki Alto Car 658CC, Chassis No. HA-36V132435, Model 2018

    13. Toyota Passo Car 996CC, Chassis No. M710A-0018576, Model 2018

    14. Nissan Clipper Van, Chassis No. DR64V-802265, Model 2014

    15. Nissan Note E-Power 1198CC, Chassis No. HE12-023466, Model 2016

    16. Aqua Hybrid Car 1496CC, Chassis No. NHP10-6692279, Model 2017

    17. Daihatsu Move Car 658CC, Chassis No. LA150S-0163586, Model 2018

    18. Suzuki Alto Car, Chassis No. HE36S-352581, Model 2017

    19. Mitsubishi EK Wagon Car, Chassis No. B11W-0307757, Model 2017

    20. Honda Hybrid Freed, Chassis No. GP3-1216644, Model 2014

    21. Hustler Suzuki, Chassis No. MR31S-311545, Model 2016

    22. Honda Hybrid Vezel, Chassis No. RU3-1261776, Model 2017

    23. Suzuki Alto, Chassis No. HA36S-268860, Model 2015

    24. Suzuki Every Van, Chassis No. DA17V-118575, Model 2015

    25. Suzuki Every Van, Chassis No. DA17V-152270, Model 2015

    26. Suzuki Every Van, Chassis No. DA64V-844736, Model 2014

    27. Toyota Hiace 1998ml, Chassis No. TRH200-0197415, Model 2014

    28. Toyota Passo 996CC, Chassis No. M700A-008545

    29. Toyota CH-R 1797ml, Chassis No. ZYX10-2044946, Model 2017

    30. Suzuki Every Van, Chassis No. DA64V-846379, Model 2014

    31. Suzuki Every Van, Chassis No. DA64V-856593, Model 2014

    32. Toyota Vitz Car 996CC, Chassis No. KSP130-216623, Model 2016

    33. Nissan Note E-Power 1198CC, Chassis No. HE12-034249, Model 2017

    34. Daihatsu Hijet Cargo Van 658CC, Chassis No. S33AV-0115549, Model 2014

    35. Toyota Vitz Car 996CC, Chassis No. KSP130-2168685, Model 2016

    36. Toyota Passo Car 996CC, Chassis No. M700A-0002119, Model 2016

    37. Daihatsu Move Car 658CC, Chassis No. LA150S-0092633, Model 2016

    38. Suzuki Alto Car, Chassis No. HA36S-292654, Model 2016

    39. Hybrid Honda Vezel, Chassis No.RU3-1312927, Model 2018

    40. Daihatsu E:S Mira 658CC, Chassis No. LA300S-1413146, Model 2017

    41. Daihatsu Move 658CC, Chassis No. LA150S-117996, Model 2017

    42. Nissan NV100 Clipper Van, Chassis No. DR64V809451, Model 2014

    43. Daihatsu Hijet Van 658CC, Chassis No. S321V-0231972, Model 2014

    44. Cast Daihatsu 658CC, Chassis No. LA250S-0073212, Model 2016

    45. Daihatsu Pixis Epoch 658CC, Chassis No. LA300A-1046502, Model 2017

    46. Honda Vezel Hybrid, Chassis No. RU3-1207278, Model 2016

    47. Suzuki Every Van, Chassis No. DA64V-830205, Model 2014

    48. Hybrid Toyota Aqua 1491ml, Chassis No. NHP10-6507291, Model 2016

    49. Suzuki Alto Car, Chassis No. HA36S-309433, Model 2016

    50. Suzuki Alto Car, Chassis No. HA36S-284777, Model 2016

    51. Hybrid Honda Vezel, Chassis No. RU4-1022328, Model 2015

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    Customs announces auction of luxury vehicles on May 21

  • Customs announces auction of luxury vehicles on May 21

    Customs announces auction of luxury vehicles on May 21

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs announced public auction of luxury vehicles lying at Prime Minister House to be held on May 21, 2019 at State Warehouse, Islamabad Dry Port.

    Following vehicles will be presented for auction:

    01. BMWX5 Jeep, Model 2016 (armored), Chassis No. WBAKR6209G0M99712

    02. BMWX5 Jeep, Model 2016 (armored), Chassis No. WBAKR620200M9904

    03. BMWX5 Jeep, Model 2016 (armored), Chassis No. WBAKR6202G0M99714

    04. Mercedes Benz S600L (Guard), Model 2016, Chassis No. WDD2221762A266834

    05. Mercedes Benz S600L (Guard), Model 2016, Chassis No. WDD2221762A267771

    06. Mercedes Benz Maybach S600, Model 2016, Chassis No. WDD2229762A265866

    07. Mercedes Benz Maybach S600, Model 2016, Chassis No. WDD2229762A266494

    08. BMW Car 761 U, Model 2014, Chassis No. CH-WBAHP42000DY99225

    09. BMW Car 760 U, Model 2014, Chassis No. CH-WBAHP42020DY99226

    10. Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep (Protected) Model 2014, Chassis No. URJ2024093203

    11. Toyota Land Cruiser, Model 2008, Chassis No. JTECB01J301032994

    12. Toyota Land Cruiser, Model 2008, Chassis No. JTEEV73J4000002043

    13. Mercedes Benz Car (Protected) Model 2005, Chassis No. WDB-2201752A73693

    14. Mercedes Benz Car (Protected) Model 2005, Chassis No. WDB-2201762A457073

    15. Mercedes Benz Car (Protected) Model 2005, Chassis No. WDB-2201752A476036

    16. Mercedes Benz Car (Protected) Model 2005, Chassis No. WDB-2201752A475123

    17. Stretched Limousine Car (Protected) Model 2005, Chassis No. WDB-2201752A457643

    18. Toyota Lexus Jeep (Protected) 2005, Model JTJHT00W633531475

    19. Mercedes Benz Car, (Protected) Model 2005, Chassis No. WDB-2201762A457435

    20. BMW 760LI, Model 2014 (Protected), Chassis No. WBAPH2070DY99223

    21. Mitsubishi Lancer S/Saloon Model 1994, Chassis No. CSNBIRU00812

    22. BMWX5 Jeep, Model 2016, Chassis No. WBAKR6206G0M99845

    23. BMWX5 Jeep, Model 2016, Chassis No. WBAKR6204G0M99830

    24. Lexus Jeep, Model 2006, JTJHT00W564013596

  • Pakistan Customs launches swift consignment clearance system to improve ease of doing business

    Pakistan Customs launches swift consignment clearance system to improve ease of doing business

    KARACHI: Pakistan Customs on Monday launched the swift consignment clearance software for improving ease of doing business and trading across the border indices of the country.

    The system namely ‘WeBOC Global’ was inaugurated by Member Customs Dr Jawwad Uwais Agha at Custom house, Karachi.

    He introduced the key features of the newly developed ICT system which was attended by a large number of the senior officers of Pakistan Custom and members of the WeBOC-Glo Project team.

    The new version of Customs clearance system was deployed at early in the morning May 13, 2019 which has immediately replaced the previous version of WeBOC clearance system.

    This will be a modern and technologically advanced version of WeBOC which is an end to end automated online goods clearance system home grown by Pakistan Customs in 2011.

    With the introduction of new WeBOC system, the Custom clearance system of Pakistan will enter into the club of modern, upgraded and technologically advanced Custom clearance system of the world, the Member said.

    The WeBOC-Glo in addition to new modules and functionalities will be plugging the deficiencies of earlier clearance system pointed out during the course of time in internal reviews and ICT Gap Analysis by the World Bank.

    Components of Release 1.0 of the WeBOC-Glo were introduced by Iftikhar Ahmad, Collector/Convener of the project which included 13 modules and functionalities.

    The major modules included:

    (1) the Development of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) with Terminal Operators for Export LCL Cargo, which will reduce dwell time at ports

    (2) the Quota Management of Bulk Export Cargo, which will facilitate auto debiting of assigned quota,

    (3) the establishment of IT interface with Ministry of Foreign Affairs for automation of Exemption Certificates,

    (4) the availability of WeBOC Glo on Chrome and Edge to provide convenience to users,

    (5) the enhanced Security Features, to safeguard the User IDs and relevant data of importers /exporters,

    (6) the unified Screens for MIS Officers, to ensure speedy processing,

    (7) the search engine for TARIFF and relevant SROs to empower users in Tariff and import/export policy information for correct filling and assessment of GDs,

    (8) the update on Containers Status, to allow traders the facility to keep track of containers,

    (9) Improved User Interface, aimed at making the system more user friendly and less time consuming and

    (10) the Glo Insight which strengthens the statistical Scrutiny and monitoring of Customs transactions through business intelligence and data analysis tools for informed decisions making.

    In addition to above, the WeBOC-Glo will be instrumental in closure of old Customs clearance system by automating areas that had remained outside its scope so far.

    (1) the Export Processing Zone, whose import and export clearance along with the role and functions of EPZA have been automated for the first time,

    (2) the GD Filing Without NTN, which will facilitate individual importers, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) promoting e-Commerce in Pakistan,

    (3) the Exceptional GD Filing, which caters to all scenarios where auto clearance were held up due to peculiar taxation regimes on items or specific orders of superior courts.

    The team has been further instructed by Dr Agha to plan launch of Release-2of WeBOC Glo by the first week of July, 2019.

    The Release-2 will include further important modules like DTRE, Bulk Exports and Exports through Courier.

    With the development of these modules all the processes related to export will be fully automated which will definitely facilitate export sectors.

    Release-2 will also include E-Auction Module, for auction of confiscated goods in line with modern concepts of Auction.

    Oil imports contribute the major share in Imports Bill. All the processes like Import, storage, transportation and transit of Oil will also be covered in Release-2 Similarly PCA Entity based Audit module will also be part of it, which will dramatically enhance money trial analysis and be handy in detection of money laundering.

    Initial work has already been done on these modules and they are under different stages of development.

    Some less important modules will be launched in Release-3 by Mid September which will complete automation of all the Customs processes under WeBOC-Glo.

    Earlier, Dr Jawwad Agha conceived the idea of up gradation and functionally advanced new Customs system and had put in place a two tier setup, the WeBOC-Glo Domain team and Oversight and Approval Team, in December, 2018.

    In view of highly technical nature of the task officers having vast professional experience and well grounded in automated work environment were grouped together.

    The team lead by Collector Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad (project team leader) included: Additional Collectors Shafqat Niazi, Sanaullah Abro, Ms Mona Mehfooz, Ali Zaman Gardezi and Deputy Collector Ms Nausheen Riaz Khan.

    The project team leader said that packed and strict timeline was given to undertake the Businesses Process Re-Engineering (BPR), development of new modules and functionalities of the WeBOC Glo.

    He added that the project team had to put in long hours on weekend, over and above their regular work assignments, to meet the deadlines, while Agha continuously monitored the progress and provided his full support to project team. Within short time of four months, WeBOC-Glo project team under guidance of oversight and Approval team, consisting of senior officers of Customs succeeded in accomplishing the task of development of 13 different modules and functionalities of new version.

    User Acceptance Tests (UATs) with relevant stakeholders have been completed too. The PRAL’s Business Analysis and software Development Units provided able resource support and remained instrumental in the achievement.

    With the launch of the WeBOC-Glo, the Customs department moves further ahead as the leading public sector organization mag use of modern technology for hassle free public service delivery.

    The system ensures transparency, efficiency, professionalism and further reduces the interaction with taxpayer besides providing tech ability for future integration with artificial intelligence for RMS analysis.

  • Customs recovers Rs450 million illicit currency, arrests 30 percent in anti-money laundering drive

    Customs recovers Rs450 million illicit currency, arrests 30 percent in anti-money laundering drive

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs (Operation) has taken vigorous actions to counter illicit movement of currency, which is the primary tool used for money laundering and moving proceeds of crime in and out of the country, a statement said on Saturday.

    The current lead taken by Customs Operations FBR, and the effective control measures implemented by enforcement collectorates against currency smuggling has led to record seizures of around Rs. 450 million during July 2018 to April 2019, against seizures of Rs150 million in the corresponding period last year, exhibiting an increase of more than 200 percent.

    During the current year more than 30 persons have been arrested for currency smuggling, with ongoing investigations to unearth their domestic/international linkages.

    This remarkable achievement is a result of various policy and institutional measures taken under Customs Operations – FBR and the field formations.

    After an overall assessment of risks of Cash Smuggling through border areas and entry points, the Customs Operations – FBR is embarked upon an extensive ‘Risk Mitigation Strategy’ to curb cash smuggling.

    Currency Declaration System (CDS) has been implemented at international entry/exit points, which has been recently upgraded and linked with FIA database.

    During January to April 2019, the CDS has captured currency declarations of around US$20 million by incoming/outgoing passengers. Further, suspected travelers are being targeted by accessing the FIA database.

    In the same spirit, Baggage/vehicle scanners have been installed at Torkham, Chaman and Taftan border stations, for passenger and cargo screening.

    At land border Customs stations, Collector of Customs are coordinating with the relevant LEAs and intelligence agencies for information/intelligence sharing and coordinated operations for countering illicit currency movement.

    Further, joint control rooms have been established at international airports, manned jointly by Customs, ASF, ANF and FIA.

    To continue this momentum, a new Directorate of Cross Border Currency Movement (CBCM), has recently been established under Directorate General (I & I-Customs), through Customs General Order (CGO) 04/2019 dated 06.05.2019 which has defined its charter and scope of functions such as, Analysis and profiling of currency seizures/declarations, suspected banking transactions, maintenance of seizure database and sharing of currency seizure cases with other LEAs, institution of money laundering cases emanating from suspicious banking transactions and investigation and prosecution of cases under AML Act, 2010, Customs Act, 1969 and CrPC.

    Under the said order, the guidelines have also been provided to the Investigative Officers for improving investigations such as investigation of accused/arrested person(s) association with any religious/political/social organization or group(s), travel history, past criminal record, professional history, etc., along with the motive/linkages of each currency smuggling case with any of the associated offence, Identification of involvement of any foreign networks other than trans-national terrorist networks in the seizures data.

    The seizing agency (MCC or Regional Directorate) also urged to investigate foreign linkages of the investigation at hand through Chief (International Customs)-FBR, investigation of the source of funding for cash smuggling and the end user of the smuggling proceeds.

    In addition, an Office Order 01/2019 dated 10.04.2019 has been issued, providing a proper mechanism for investigating officers of seizing agency to conduct initial probe of Terror Financing (TF) linkages in all currency seizures, and sharing it with the relevant LEA, through Directorate of CBCM.

    For enhancing international cooperation in controlling smuggling, Pakistan Customs has so far signed 22 MoUs/agreements with foreign governments/Customs administrations for mutual cooperation in Customs matters. Under these agreements, requests for Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) have been sent to foreign counterparts for identification of linkages in currency seizures.

    Ongoing initiatives of Pakistan Customs includes further re-structuring of enforcement formations on the basis of ground demands, introduction of Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) at the international airports, and establishing a National Targeting Centre, which shall serve as an integrated database of all LEAs working against the menace of smuggling.

    With the introduction of these initiatives, Pakistan Customs is optimistic of ridding Pakistan economy of the malaise of currency smuggling, and the ancillary ills of TBML, black economy, tax evasion, etc.

  • FBR imposes penalty on lady customs officer for inefficiency, misconduct

    FBR imposes penalty on lady customs officer for inefficiency, misconduct

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed penalty of withholding two annual increments on lady customs official for inefficiency and misconduct.

    The FBR said that disciplinary proceedings under Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973 were initiated against Ms. Razia Sultana Bhutto, Principal Appraiser (under suspension), Model Customs Collectorate of Appraisement (West), Karachi through charge sheet dated September 29, 2017 by the Collectorate for various acts of omission and commission, constituting “Inefficiency”, “Misconduct” and “Corruption”.

    Ammar Ahmad Mir, Deputy Collector, Model Customs Collectorate of Appraisement-West, Karachi was appointed as Inquiry Officer to conduct inquiry into the charges. According to inquiry report dated February 01, 2018 submitted by the inquiry officer, the charges of “Inefficiency” & “Misconduct” were partially established against the accused, however, the Collector /Authorized Officer “exonerated” her from the charges vide Collectorate order dated 06.04.2018.

    The Authority/ Member (Admn), FBR observed that the exoneration of the accused officer was made without any justification, in view of the gravity of charges established against her during the inquiry.

    Therefore, in exercise of powers conferred under Rule-6-A of the Government Servants (E&D) Rules, 1973, the Member (Admn), FBR in his capacity as Authority decided to impose penalty on the accused.

    However, before imposing the penalty, the accused officer was served a Show Cause Notice dated February 21, 2019 as provided under sub-rule-2 of Rule 6-A of the Government Servants (E&D) Rules, 1973.

    The Member (Admn) being the Authority in this case, after having considered all aspects of the case, and in exercise of powers under the Government Servants (E&D) Rules, 1973 has set-aside the office order dated 06.04.2018 of exoneration and imposed the minor penalty of “With-holding of two annual increments” (falling on December 01, 2019 & 2020) upon Ms. Razia Sultana Bhutto, Principal Appraiser under rule 4(1)(a)(ii) of the Government Servants (E&D) Rules, 1973 with immediate effect.

    The official is re-instated into service with immediate effect and the intervening period of her suspension w.e.f March 14, 2017 till re-instatement shall be treated as leave of kind due and admissible under the rules.

  • MCC Appraisement East announces auction of vehicles, goods on May 13

    MCC Appraisement East announces auction of vehicles, goods on May 13

    KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) Appraisement East announced auction of fresh lots of goods and vehicles to be held on May 13, 2019 at Pak Shaheen Container Terminal.

    Following goods and vehicles to be presented for the auction:

    01. NISSAN SERENA, CHASSIS NO : HC26-077494, MODEL: 2013

    02. DAIHATSU COCOA CAR, MODEL: 2016, CHASSIS NO: L675S-0215496 AND BONNET 1PC

    03. MITSUBISHI EK WAGON CAR, MODEL: 2017, CHASSIS NO: B11W-0403062 AND SIDE MIRROR 2PCS

    04. HONDA N WGN CAR, MODEL: 2018, CHASSIS NO: JH1-1399795 AND LIGHT 1PC

    05. NISSAN DAYZ CAR, MODEL: 2015, CHASSIS NO: B21W-0322219 AND LIGHT 2PCS

    06. 4 BOXES STC USED SHIP SPARE PARTS 01. LINER 28/32H 02. LINER 23/30 03. BIG END BEARING (STD) 23/30 … AS PER B/L

    07. LCL/LCL 1 BOX STC:- WALKING TRACTOR, GRASS CUTTER MACHINE

    08. 1X20″ LCL CONTAINER STC SANDLING MACHINE BSG630R -RP COPY MILLING CUTTER MFX1000S (PLYWOOD CASES): 2430KG

    09. PVC CORD 48-KGS

    10. 1 PALLET BLEND OF PHENOLIC FIBRE ROD: 1160KG

    11. 503 CLL LED BULB: 50,300PCS (2793)KGS

    12. LCL CONTAINER STC ACIAL, CHARCOAL , EYE, BIOAOQUA BLACK MASK: 110KGS

    13. 5 PALLETS STC 127 CARTONS OF SUPER STRETCH BOOT CUT DENIM SUPER STRETCH HIGH WAIST DENIM: 1238KG

    14. 02 PLTS STC RECYCLED LDPE & RECYCLED PP: 980KGS

    15. TOYOTA NOAH AMBULANCE, CHASSIS NO: AZR60-0025137, MODEL: 2001-2004

    16. TOYOTA AMBULANCE, CHASSIS NO: RZH125-4005251, MODEL; 1998-2003

    17. TOYOTA AMBULANCE, CHASSIS NO: RZH133-1002545, MODEL; 1995-1999

    18. TOYOTA AMBULANCE, CHASSIS NO: RZH112-7107389, MODEL; 1996-2003

    19. TOYOTA AMBULANCE, CHASSIS NO: KZH116-0001878, MODEL; 1995-2004

    20. TOYOTA AMBULANCE, CHASSIS NO: RZH133-EFFDE, MODEL; 1995-1999

    21. TOYOTA AMBULANCE, CHASSIS NO: LH172-6105414, MODEL; 1998-2004

    22. TOYOTA NOAH AMBULANCE, CHASSIS NO: AZR60-0122362, MODEL: 2001-2004

    23. TOYOTA AMBULANCE, CHASSIS NO: TRH112-0005232, MODEL; 2004

    24. 1 PACKAGE STC GLOVES: 120KGS

    25. 6 PACKAGE STC GLOVES: 150KGS

    26. 2 PALLETS STC 44 HDPE BAGS RAW MATERIAL MIXTURE -BRAKE LINING CNSL MODIFIED PHENOLIC RESIN: 1060KGS

    27. 100 CARTONS STC 5ML RUBBER GASKET QUANTIRY: 1,820 KGS

    28. 1 PKG STC PARTS FOR JC45 SKID STEER LOADER CABINFAN BUCKE TEETH CLUTH DISK: 20KGS

    29. Suzuki Alto Car, Model:2016 CHASSIS NO : HA36S-878675

    30. HONDA N BOX CUSTOM, Model: 2013 CHASSIS NO : JF1-1281160

    31. STC:- 1 PALLET = 20 BAGS SIZETEX 5 MODIFIED STARCH H.S CODE 3505.1090 (FREIGHT AS ARRANGED): 500KGS

    32. 1X20″ LCL CONTAINER STC LADIES FLIP FLOPS: 1910KGS

    33. HONDA N ONE CAR, MODEL; 2014, CHASSIS NO: JG1-1111490

    34. CAST CAR, CHASSIS NO : LA250S-0124311, MODEL: 2016

    35. CAST CAR, CHASSIS NO : LA250S-0039032, MODEL; 2016

  • FBR sets up directorate to initiate legal action in suspicious transactions, stop currency smuggling

    FBR sets up directorate to initiate legal action in suspicious transactions, stop currency smuggling

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established Directorate of Cross Border Currency Movement (CBCM) to stop individual and trade based money laundering and initiate legal action in suspicious transactions.

    The directorate shall be function under administrative control of the Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation, Customs, a notification said on Thursday.

    According to its scope and objectives, a database of currency seizures would be maintained and updated at the directorate. Further each Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) and regional directorate of I&I shall report information about currency seizures made within their jurisdiction on fortnightly basis to the directorate.

    The FBR said that the directorate would share the data of currency seizures with the FBR and Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU) on monthly basis or as when required.

    The FBR said that the directorate shall maintain and update database containing information of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) received from the FMU. “The aforesaid data shall be shared with FBR and FMU on monthly basis or as when required,” it said.

    The directorate will require to disseminate the STRs to the concerned regional directorate of I&I for inquiry and investigation. “Each regional directorate shall maintain record of STRs received and appoint officers to carry out investigation in light of the approved plan. “Progress on the investigation conducted in each case shall be communicated to the directorate for onward submission to the FMU,” it added.

    The directorate will also responsible to devise a mechanism for information sharing with other law enforcement agencies (LEAs) on real time as well as on routine basis. The directorate shall also cooperate with LEAs in areas of mutual interest.

    The directorate has been authorized to institute cases of money laundering. “Nominated or appointed investigation officers shall instituted money laundering cases emanating from STRs or currency seizures or from other sources, by filing complaints/applications in the respective competent courts through public prosecutors appointed under AML Act, 2010.”

    The FBR said that investigation and prosecution of the cases would be conducted in accordance with the procedure laid down in AML Act, 2010 Customs Act, 1969 and Cr.P.C 1898.

    While investigating money laundering cases in general and currency cases in particular, investigating officer shall focus on the following aspects:

    a. The personal and / or family association with any religious / political/ social organization or groups, travel history, past criminal record, professional history, etc. of the accused / arrested persons shall be investigated. The motive/linkages of each currency smuggling case with any of the associated offence such as trade- based money laundering, capital flight, Hundi/Hawala, etc. shall also be covered in such investigation.

    b. Whether there is any linkage of terror financing related to trans-national terrorist networks or UN designated entities and individuals detected in the cases the officers will be required to report to the directorate.

    c. Whether there are possibilities of involvement of any foreign networks other than trans-national terrorist networks, the officers should approach Chief International Customs – FBR for seeking information about the foreign linkages of the investigation.

    d. the investigation officers are also required to find source of funding for cash smuggling and the end user of the smuggling proceeds.