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  • FBR sacks Customs appraising officer for misconduct

    FBR sacks Customs appraising officer for misconduct

    KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sacked a Customs appraising officer (BS-16) on charges of misconduct and inefficiency.

    According to a notification issued on Tuesday, the FBR said disciplinary proceedings were initiated against Arjad Abbas Khosa, Appraising Officer (BS-16), Collectorate of Customs, Islamabad under the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020 on account of acts of omission and commission constituting ‘Inefficiency’ and ‘Misconduct’.

    READ MORE: Customs chemical examiner awarded ‘removal from service’

    Ms. Kaukab Farooq, Additional Collector (BS-19), Collectorate of Customs, Islamabad was appointed as Inquiry Officer on January 06, 2022, who conducted inquiry under the Civil Servants (Efficiency & discipline) Rules, 2020 and submitted inquiry report to the Board on March 04, 2022 with the findings that the Allegation No. (i), (ii) and (iii) as mentioned in Order of Inquiry stand proved against the accused Appraising Officer.

    The Inquiry Officer has concluded that the charges of “inefficiency” and “Misconduct” against the accused officer stand established.

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    On the basis of Inquiry Report, Show Cause Notice was served on March 18, 2022 upon Arjad Abbas Khosa, Appraising Officer (BS-16), Collectorate of Customs, Islamabad. The Collectorate served show cause notice to the accused by displaying on notice board, on his personal email address and through courier on his given residential addresses.

    The accused failed to submit his defence reply to the show cause notice nor made any request for personal hearing during the stipulated time period. As no defence reply to show cause notice has been submitted before the Member

    (Admn/HR)/Authority by the accused, the authority, by considering the available case record and inquiry report has observed that the accused has been absconding from duty w.e.f. April 16, 2021 without any intimation. Therefore, the charges leveled vide Order of Inquiry dated January 06, 2022 stand established.

    READ MORE: Customs officer awarded ‘major penalty’ for corruption

    Accordingly, the Member (Admn/ HR) / Authority has decided that the charges of “Inefficiency” and “misconduct” under Rule 3(a) and (b) of Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 2020 stand established against the accused.

    The Authority has, therefore, imposed major penalty of “Dismissal from Service” upon Arjad Abbas Khosa, Appraising Officer (BS-16), Collectorate of Customs, Islamabad under Rule-4(3)(e) of the Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 2020.

    The officer will have a right to file appeal against this Order to the Appellate Authority under Civil Servants (Appeals) Rules, 1977 within a period of 30 days from the date of communication of this notification.

    READ MORE: FBR terminates job of IRS officer on misconduct

  • Customs chemical examiner awarded ‘removal from service’

    Customs chemical examiner awarded ‘removal from service’

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has awarded major penalty of ‘removal from service’ upon a chemical examiner of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) on the charges of misconduct and inefficiency.

    According to details received on Monday, disciplinary proceedings were initiated against Tahir Jamal, Deputy Assistant Chemical Examiner (BS-16), Collectorate of Customs Appraisement-West, Karachi under the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020.

    READ MORE: President Alvi retains major penalty on NAB official

    Saad Atta Rabbani, Additional Collector (BS-19), Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (West), Karachi was appointed as Inquiry Officer vide Order of Inquiry dated August 04, 2021 who conducted inquiry under the Civil Servants (Efficiency & discipline) Rules, 2020 and submitted inquiry report to the FBR on January 05, 2022 with the findings and conclusion that the charges of “Inefficiency” and “Misconduct” stand fully established against the accused officer.

    On the basis of Inquiry Report, a Show Cause Notice was issued on March 31, 2022 to Tahir Jamal, Deputy Assistant Chemical Examiner (BS-16), Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (West), Karachi.

    READ MORE: Customs officer awarded ‘major penalty’ for corruption

    He submitted reply to the Show Cause Notice, which was received in the Board on April 15, 2022, wherein he stated that the Order of Inquiry dated August 04, 2021 is illegal and requires to be withdrawn.

    He further stated that he has challenged the Order of Inquiry by filing an appeal before the Federal Service Tribunal (FST). He also requested for personal hearing enabling him to explain his case in person as well.

    The Member (Admn/HR) / Authority afforded an opportunity of personal hearing to the accused on May 23, 2022.

    The Member (Admn/ HR) / Authority having carefully considered the record of the case, the Inquiry Report, reply to the Show Cause Notice and the submissions made by the accused during the personal hearing, has found no solid evidence and merits in the stance of the accused for submitting wrong/misleading laboratory test reports and remaining away from office w.e.f. August 07, 2018 till date.

    READ MORE: FBR terminates job of IRS officer on misconduct

    Accordingly, the Member (Admn/ HR) / Authority has observed that charges of “Inefficiency” and “misconduct” under Rule 3(a) and (b) of Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 2020 stand established against the accused.

    The Authority has, therefore, imposed major penalty of “Removal from Service” upon Tahir Jamal, Deputy Assistant Chemical Examiner (BS-16), Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (West), Karachi under Rule 4(3)(d) of the Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 2020.

    He will have a right to file appeal against this Order to the Appellate Authority under Civil Servants (Appeals) Rules, 1977 within a period of 30 days from the date of communication of this Notification.

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  • Customs directed not to confiscate personal baggage

    Customs directed not to confiscate personal baggage

    LAHORE: Authorities of Pakistan Customs have been directed to facilitate passengers and not to confiscate personal gifts and food brought with the passengers.

    Head of Prime Minister’s Strategic Reforms Salman Sufi directed this while visiting Lahore Airport.

    READ MORE: Banned items: FBR deputes officers 24X7 to facilitate passengers

    Salman Sufi said new airport operation reforms will be announced soon to improve passenger facilities at airports.

    He said this during his visit to Lahore Airport to review the complaints of confiscation of personal belongings of passengers and the facilities provided to them.

    READ MORE: Import ban not to apply on L/C issued before May 19, 2022

    Salman Sufi directed the customs authorities to improve services through a systematic procedure from receipt of goods to inspection and not confiscate any personal gifts and food brought with the passengers.

    READ MORE: Pakistan’s imports hit record high at $65.47 bn in 10 months

    He also directed the Civil Aviation Authority to increase the number of porters and provide special rooms for the disabled passengers where they can rest in case of any flight delay.

    Salman Sufi said work has been started to run the Lahore airport in a new style so that best services could be provided to the passengers as per the vision of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif.

    READ MORE: Pakistan’s March trade deficit widens by only 5.5%

  • Senior Customs officers transferred from Multan

    Senior Customs officers transferred from Multan

    ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday notified transfers of two senior officers of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) posted at Multan.

    According to details, the FBR transferred two BS-20 officers of PCS from Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation, Multan and Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Multan.

    READ MORE: Islamabad Customs chief transferred ahead budget

    The FBR notified transfers and posting of following officers:

    01. Asif Abbas (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Chief, Federal Board of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad from the post of Director, Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation, FBR, Multan.

    02. Imran Ahmad Ch. (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Chief, Federal Board of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad from the post of Collector, Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Multan.

    READ MORE: FBR transfers additional collectors, directors of Customs

    03. Muhammad Tahir (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Collector, Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Multan from the post of Director, Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation, FBR, Islamabad.

    04. Yasin Murtaza (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted as Additional Director, Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Multan from the post of Additional Collector, Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Dera Ismail Khan.

    READ MORE: FBR transfers BS-20 officers of Pakistan Customs Service

    The FBR said that the officers who are drawing performance allowance prior to issuance of this notification shall continue to draw this allowance on the new place of posting.

    It is worth mentioning that the FBR has notified transfers and postings of senior customs officers ahead of federal budget announcement for the fiscal year 2022/2023 and a month to go to end the fiscal year 2021/2022.

    READ MORE: FBR transfers IRS officers of BS-17 to BS-20

  • Customs Sukkur to auction huge lot of motor vehicles

    Customs Sukkur to auction huge lot of motor vehicles

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs, Sukkur office has announced to conduct auction of motor vehicles on June 9, 2022.

    Following motor vehicles will be presented for the auction:

    01. Honda Civic Car, bearing Reg.No.BBA-332, Chassis No.FD3-1004047, Model-2007 and Engine Capacity 1800 CC.

    02. Toyota Feilder Car, Bearing Reg No.AAP-222 (Sindh) Chassis No.NZE121-0197295, Engine Capacity 1496 CC, Model-2003 (as per Japanese website)

    READ MORE: Customs to auction NDP vehicles on June 8, 2022

    03. Sierra Jimny Jeep Bearing Reg No.366 (Lahore) Chassis No.307541, Engine No.F10A, Model-1994, Engine Capacity 970 CC (as per stiker / Biscuit)

    04. Suzuki Swift Car, Bearing Reg No.BAP-947, Chassis No.ZC11S-172363, Model-2006 and Engine Capacity 1300 CC.

    05. Toyota Fielder Car, Bearing Reg No.BBT-721,Chassis No.NZE121-0199788, Model-2001 as per Registration (As per Japan web Site 2003 1500 CC) (Golden Color)

    06. Toyota X Corolla Car, Bearing Reg No.AXZ-096 (Sindh) Chassis No.NZE121-3284468, Model-2004 (as per japani website) and Engine Capacity 1496 CC.

    READ MORE: Lahore Customs to auction vehicles on May 26, 2022

    07. Toyota Vitz Car, Bearing Reg No.AKF-288 (Sindh) Chassis No.SCP13-0047669, Model-2004 (as per japani website) and Engine Capacity 1300 CC.

    08. Toyota Passo Car, Bearing Reg No.AYM-921 (Sindh) Chassis No.QNC10-0107889, Model-2007 (as per Seat Belt and japani website) and Engine Capacity 1297 CC.

    09. Suzuki Swift Car, Bearing Reg No.AXQ-819, Chassis No.ZCIIS-401483 Model-2007

    10. Toyota Corolla Car, Bearing Reg No.AZB-052, Chassis No.NZB121-3211897,Model-2003 (as per japan Site)

    11. Suzuki Alto Car, bearing Registration No.ABG-203, Chassis No.HB353-103722, Model 2013.

    12. Toyota Fielder Car Bearing Reg. No.BGW-608 (Sindh) Chassis No.NZE121-0141334, Model-2002 (as per japani website) and Engine Capacity 1496 CC.

    READ MORE: Gwadar Collectorate auctions motor cars on May 23

    13. Toyota Passo Car, Bearing Reg. No.BHF-625 (Sindh) Chassis No.NGC30-0021227, Model-2012 (as per Seat belt and japani website) and Engine Capacity 1300 CC.

    14. Toyota Passo Car, Bearing Reg. No.APN-979, Chassis No.NGC30-0004023, Model-2010

    15. Toyota Passo Car, Bearing Reg. No.BED-126 (Sindh) Chassis No.QN010-0005508, Model-2004 (as per Seat Belt) and Engine Capacity 996 CC.

    16. Toyota Corolla G Car, Bearing Reg No.MEC-258 (Sindh) Chassis No.NZE121-0357209, Engine No.1NZFE, Model-2005, Engine Capacity 1496 CC (As per Japan web site Model 2005, 1500 CC.

    17. Toyota Aqua Saloon Car, Bearing Reg No.BHP-873, Chassis No.NHP10-6021114, Model-2013 and Engine Capacity 1496 CC.

    READ MORE: Multan customs auctions smuggled diesel oil on May 18, 2022

    18. Toyota IQ Car, Bearing Reg No.BAS-693, (02 Door) Chassis No.KGJ10-6008867, Model-2009 and Engine Capacity 1000 CC(As per japan website)

    19. Toyota Passo Car Bearing Reg No.AJX-089 Chassis No.KGC10-0007222, Model-2004

    20. Suzuki Alto Car Bearing Reg No.BLF-570 (Sindh) Chassis No.HA35S, Model-2012 (as per japani website) and Engine Capacity 660 CC

    21. Toyota Passo Car, Bearing Reg No.BDJ-907, Chassis No.KGC30-0041320, Engine No.1KR-1302319, Model-2012

    22. Suzuki Swift Car, Bearing Reg No.AXC-281 (Sindh) Chassis No.ZC11S-151379, Model-2005 (as per japani website) and Engine Capacity 1298 CC.

    READ MORE: Peshawar Customs auctions motor cars on May 16, 2022

    23. Toyota Corolla X Car, Bearing Reg No.ADF-854 (Sindh) Chassis No.NZE121-3331090, Engine No.1NZ-FE, Model-2005 Engine Capacity 1500 CC. (As per Japan web site Model-2005)

    24. Toyota Corolla Car Bearing Reg No.ALG-553, Chassis No.NZE121-3061490, Model-2001, Engine Capacity 1500 CC

    25. Toyota Fielder Car, Bearing Reg No.AWT-228 (Sindh) Chassis No.NZE121-3397035, Model-2006 (as per Japani website and seat belt) and Engine Capacity 1496 CC

    26. Suzuki Swift Car, Bearing Reg No.GSC-452 Chassis No.ZC71S-553395, Model-2009 (as per Seat Belt and Japani website) and Engine Capacity 1300 CC.

    27. Toyota X Corolla Car, Bearing Reg No.ARF-858 (Sindh) Chassis No.NZE121-3134608, Model-2002 (as per Japani Website) and Engine Capacity 1500 CC.

    28. Toyota Vitz Car, Bearing Reg No.AZM-856 (Sindh) Chassis No.SCP90-2049700, Model-2008 (as per japani seat belt) and Engine Capacity 1300 CC.

    29. Toyota Fielder Car,Bearing Reg No.AZU-197, Chassis No.NZE-121-0029542, Model-2001

    30. Toyota Vitz Car, Bearing Reg No.ALB-813, Chsssis No.NCP10-0169040, Model-2002

    31. Toyota Vitz Car, Bearing Reg No.AAR-650, Chassis No.SCP13-0039876, Engine No.2SZ-3880766, Model-2004

    32. Suzuki Alto Car, Bearing Reg No.BFA-331, Chassis No.HA25S-742227, Engine No.K6A, Model-2010 (as per Seat Belt) Engine Capacity 660 CC

    33. Toyota Feilder Car, Bearing Reg No.APN-787, Chassis No.NZE121-3330709, Model-2005, and Engine Capacity 1500 CC

    24. Toyota Vitz Saloon Car, Bearing Reg No.AZX-194, Chassis No.SCP10-3025577, Model-1999 and Engine Capacity 1000 CC

    35. Toyota Fielder Car, Bearing Reg No.AZU-197, Chassis No.NZE-121-0029542, Model-2001

    36. Toyota Vitz Car, Bearing Reg No.AZU-252 (Sindh) Chassis No.SCP905149806, Engine No.2SZ-FE1296, Model-2010 Engine Capacity 1300 CC. (As per Japan web site Model-2010)

    37. Toyota Premio Car, Bearing Reg No.AAM-619, Chassis No.IZZ-2690216, Engine No.ZZT240-0124218, Model-2006 and Engine Capacity 1500 CC

    38. Toyota Prius Car, Bearing Reg No.BGQ-043, Chassis No.ZVULL30-10000666, Engine No.2ZR-FXE1797ML, Model-2009 and Engine Capacity 1797 CC.

    39. Toyota Prius Car, Bearing Reg No.BGM-530, Chassis No.ZVW30-5241151, Engine No.2ZR-R527984, Model-2010, and Engine Capacity 1797 CC.

  • Islamabad Customs chief transferred ahead budget

    Islamabad Customs chief transferred ahead budget

    In a strategic move with the federal budget announcement just around the corner, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has executed a significant reshuffle by transferring key personnel of Pakistan Customs.

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  • Banned items: FBR deputes officers 24X7 to facilitate passengers

    Banned items: FBR deputes officers 24X7 to facilitate passengers

    ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday deputed senior Customs officers at all the international airports of the country to facilitate passengers related to imported items that are banned by the government.

    The FBR through an order nominated focal persons at all the airports of the country. It said that in wake of the issuance of SRO 598(I)/2022, and to facilitate the genuine passengers arriving at all the international airports of the country, a list of officers has been issued regarding facilitation and compliant redressal.

    The list of officers and their contact number can be accessed here.

    The FBR directed that all the focal persons should ensure their availability over the respective telephone numbers round the clock.

    The government on May 19, 2022 imposed a complete ban on luxury and non-essential items in order to reduce import bill and to prevent rupee devaluation. In this regard, the ministry of commerce issued SRO 598(I)/2022 to impose the ban on imported items.

    READ MORE: Import ban not to apply on L/C issued before May 19, 2022

    The FBR on May 24, 2022 issued a press statement saying that Pakistan Customs has stepped up enforcement at all International Airports across Pakistan to prevent smuggling of items which have recently been banned by the Federal Government vide SRO No. 598(I)/2022, dated 19.05.2022 by amending Import Policy Order, 2022.

    This round-the-clock vigilance at International Terminals to prevent smuggling have already resulted in seizures of these items which were being brought in in the garb of bonafide passenger baggage.

    READ MORE: Pakistan’s imports hit record high at $65.47 bn in 10 months

    During scanning and checking at Jinnah International Airport (JIAP), Karachi on 23.05.2022, banned items such as food stuff, fruits, sanitary wares, used mobile phones, and branded shoes, in commercial quantities were recovered. The said items have been detained/seized under Section 168 of the Customs Act, 1969 for violation of SRO 598(I)/2022, dated 19.05.2022, (Import Policy Order, 2022) and Sections 16 and 139 of the Customs Act, 1969.

    While commending the efforts of Pakistan Customs, Chairman FBR has reiterated unflinching resolve of the FBR to further strengthen enforcement measures at all airports, seaports, and land border stations to ensure the prevention of smuggling of goods including newly banned items.

    READ MORE: Pakistan’s March trade deficit widens by only 5.5%

    However, Finance Minister and Chairman FBR have issued instructions not to bother bonafide passengers bringing in goods in noncommercial/small quantities for personal use and to facilitate such passengers at airports to the maximum extent possible as per legal provisions.

  • FBR transfers additional collectors, directors of Customs

    FBR transfers additional collectors, directors of Customs

    ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday May 30, 2022 transferred about 12 BS-19 officers of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) with immediate effect.

    The FBR notified transfer and posting of following officers:

    01. Muteen Alam (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted as Additional Director, Directorate of DNFBPs, KPK from the post of Additional Collector, Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Lahore.

    READ MORE: FBR transfers BS-20 officers of Pakistan Customs Service

    02. Aftab Ullah Shah (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted as Additional Director, Directorate of DNFBPs, Quetta from the post of Additional Collector, Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, Quetta.

    03. Nawabzada Kamran Khan Jogezai (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted on promotion as Additional Director, Directorate of Internal Audit-North (customs), Islamabad from the post of Deputy Collector, Collectorate of Customs, Islamabad.

    READ MORE: FBR transfers IRS officers of BS-17 to BS-20

    04. Ms. Zehra Tahir Naqvi (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted on promotion as Additional Collector, Collectorate of Customs, Jinnah International Airport (JIAP), Karachi from the post of Deputy Director, Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi.

    05. Ms. Nausheen Riaz Khan (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted on promotion as Additional Director, Directorate of Law & Prosecution (Customs), Karachi from the post of Deputy Director, Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Karachi.

    READ MORE: FBR tightens monitoring to prevent currency smuggling

    06. Ms. Aneeqa Afzal (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted on promotion as Additional Collector, Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Lahore from the post of Deputy Collector, Collectorate of Customs (Adjudication), Faisalabad.

    07. Ms. Amna Naeem (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted on promotion as Additional Director, Directorate (HQs), Post Clearance Audit & Internal Audit, Karachi from the post of Deputy Director, Directorate of Post Clearance Audit (South), Karachi.

    08. Shah Faisal (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted on promotion as Additional Collector, Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, Quetta from the post of Deputy Collector, Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, Quetta.

    READ MORE: FBR transfers senior IR officers in major reshuffle

    09. Mohammad Rehan Akram (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted on promotion as Additional Director, Directorate of Cross Border Currency Movement, Directorate General of Intelligence & Investigation-FBR, Islamabad from the post of Deputy Collector, Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Multan.

    10. Ms. Palwasha Syed (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted on promotion as Additional Collector, Office of the Chief Collector of Customs Enforcement (Central), Custom House, Lahore from the post of Deputy Collector, Office of the Chief Collector of Customs Enforcement (Central), Custom House, Lahore.

    11. Ms. Haleema Qasim (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted on promotion as Additional Director, Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi from the post of Deputy Director, Directorate of Cross Boarder Currency Movement, Islamabad.

    12. Ms. Khansa Mahmood Chaudhry (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-19) has been transferred and posted on promotion as Additional Director, Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Rawalpindi Stationed at Gilgit-Baltistan from the post Deputy Director, Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation, FBR, Rawalpindi.

    The FBR said that the officers who are drawing performance allowance prior to issuance of this notification shall continue to draw this allowance on the new place of posting.

  • Customs to auction NDP vehicles on June 8, 2022

    Customs to auction NDP vehicles on June 8, 2022

    KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs, Hyderabad has announced an auction of a huge lot of confiscated non duty paid (NDP) motor vehicles, which will be held on June 08, 2022.

    The collectorate will auction the following non duty paid motor vehicles:

    READ MORE: Lahore Customs to auction vehicles on May 26, 2022

    01. Toyota Hiace Van bearing registration number JF-6435, chassis No. RZH183-0002755, HP-2440, Model 2003.

    02. Toyota Mark – X car, registration No. AAP-240, Chassis No. GRX121-1002004, HP-3000CC, Model 2004.

    03. Toyota Axio Car, Registration No. AAJ-661, Chassis No. ZRE142-6007091, HP-1800CC, Model-2007.

    04. Toyota Vitz Car, Registration No. ARF-723, Chassis No. JTGKW123203005557, HP-1300CC, Model 2004.

    READ MORE: Gwadar Collectorate auctions motor cars on May 23

    05. Toyota Corolla XLI Car, Chassis No. NZE120-6023637, 1300CC manual transmission Model 2005 (but physical alter engine automatic 1800CC) with fake registration No. AVP-916 (accidental).

    06. Passo Car, Registration No. AVW-243, Chassis No. KGC10-0040164, HP-1000CC, Model 2004.

    07. Passo Car, Registration No. AWX-953, Chassis No. KGC10-0092870, HP-1000CC, Model 2005.

    08. Swift Car, without registration number, Chassis No. ZC11S-186500, HP 1300CC, Model 2007.

    READ MORE: Multan customs auctions smuggled diesel oil on May 18, 2022

    09. Passo Car, Registration No. AXE-010, Chassis No. KGC15-0002296, HP 1000CC, Model 2004.

    10. Passo Car, Registration No. AFY-971, Chassis No. KGC10-0287554, HP 1000CC, Model 2009.

    11. Passo Car, Registration No. AYK-651, Chassis No. QNC10-0002982, HP-1300CC, Model 2004 (as per inventory).

    12. Alto Car, Registration No. BQR-915, Chassis No. HA36V-119134, HP-650CC, Model 2016.

    13. Aqua Car Registration No. BEF-672, Chassis No. NHP10-6082313, HP 1499CC, Model 2012.

    READ MORE: Peshawar Customs auctions motor cars on May 16, 2022

    14. Alto Car, Registration No. BNQ-199, Chassis No. HA36V-113529, HP 660CC, Model 2015.

    15. Swift Car, Registration No. AZK-119, Chassis No. ZC11S-183094, HP 1300CC, Model 2006.

    16. Swift Car, Registration No. AAJ-026, Chassis No. ZC71S-403925, HP 1300CC, Model 2007.

    17. 12 Wheeler Hino Dumber Truck with concealed tank, Registration No. TAC-496, Chassis No. JMEFY2PUKM-001111, HP395CC, Model 2000.

    18. Suzuki Alto Car, Registration No. BSN-883, Chassis No. HA36S-246178, HP-660CC, Model 2015.

    19. Passo Car, Registration No. AZA-018, Chassis No. QNC10-0015859, HP-1000CC, Model 2004.

    20. Toyota Royal Crown Saloon Car, Registration No. BKT-817, Chassis No. GRS182-0009938, HP 2994CC, Model 2004.

    READ MORE: Pakistan considers fixing locally assembled car prices

    21. Suzuki Alto Car, Registration No. BNJ-621, Chassis No. HA36S-287848, HP-658CC, Model 2016.

    22. Toyota Surf Jeep, Registration No. BG-1374, Chassis No. RZN185-9034469. HP 2700, Model 2000.

    23. Suzuki Swift Car, Registration No. AWT-911, Chassis No. ZC71S-475538, HP 1300CC, Model 2011.

    24. Toyota Mark-X Car, Registration No. AML-035, Chassis No. GRX121-1008255, HP 3000CC, Model 2006.

  • FBR to install more scanners for customs clearance

    FBR to install more scanners for customs clearance

    KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will add more scanners for digitization of customs clearance, said Wajid Ali, Chief Collector, MCC Appraisement (South) Karachi.

    Addressing at Federation of Pakistan Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Friday, he said that more container scanners will added on a regular basis and customs is moving towards best-practices in digitalization; however, accepted that more work needs to be done to facilitate the traders.

    READ MORE: FBR promotes Customs officers to BS-19

    Agreeing to the top demand of FPCCI, Wajid Ali promised that the online complaint mechanism will be launched at Federation House to address all the issues, concerns and complaints of the business community pertaining to customs.

    It will not only promote the liaison between the customs department and the business community; but, will also expedite the complaints resolution process.

    The Chief Collector informed the session that Input/Output Co-efficient Organization (IOCO) has determined the quotas for the erstwhile FATA and PATA region; hence, its misuse will be eliminated.

    He also committed that refunds will be swiftly processed to facilitate the traders. He added that National Single Window (NSW) will contain HS Codes in 12 digits.

    READ MORE: FBR drafts ID evidence rules to subscribe Pakistan Single Window

    Wajid Ali has asked FPCCI to propose the inclusion of its representative into the classification committee and apprised that Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (ADRC) will also be refreshed.

    He also welcomed the recommendations of appointing a focal person for FPCCI for the greater good of business community; more proactive 90-day advanced rulings and effective implementation of protections covered under SRO 598 to already issued Bill of Lading and Letter of Credit.

    Earlier, Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, discussed the issues and anomalies endured by the business community with top customs officials in a detailed session at Federation House.

    He enlisted that lack of regulation of container terminals; misuse of erstwhile FATA and PATA exemptions; delay in refunds processing; unfair demurrages charges; insufficient investment into digitalization & container scanners; inadequate diversification in HS and PCT Codes; overlooking cascading principle on raw materials and irregular consultative process with the trading community’s stakeholders are the top impediments in the smooth functioning of the customs operations.

    READ MORE: Trade Information Portal of Pakistan

    Sheikh demanded formation of a regulatory authority for container terminals for a better working environment between traders and container terminals.

    He also expressed his profound concerns over misuse of erstwhile FATA and PATA exemptions as the phenomenon has disturbed the even-playing-field.

    Sheikh also expressed his dismay over paying technology upgradation and container scanner charges since the year 2005; but, no wide-scale upgradation has taken place as yet. He also called upon customs authorities to adopt 16-digit HS Codes to cater to the diverse imports.

    Engr. M. A. Jabbar, Vice President FPCCI, pointed out that tariff rationalization should be an ongoing process to adapt to the ever-changing trade & industry environment and proposed that member policy of FBR should keep consulting the stakeholders.

    READ MORE: PSW to link 27 banks for trade facilitation

    Shabbir Hassan Mansha, VP FPCCI, demanded a focal person for FPCCI and also apprised the session that the business community faces delays in refunds as the pay orders are encashed without informing the traders; and, critical working capital is blocked due to the practice.

    Saqib Fayyaz Maggo, Convener Customs FPCCI, highlighted the lack of uniformity in the disposal of cases under Sections 81, 25A, 25D; on top of the excessive adjudication cases and ever-increasing demurrages charges.