Category: Pakistan Customs

Pakistan Customs updates covering trade regulations, import-export policies, enforcement actions, and customs procedures at ports and border stations.

  • Peshawar Customs auctions motor cars on May 16, 2022

    Peshawar Customs auctions motor cars on May 16, 2022

    PESHAWAR: Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Peshawar has announced auction of motor cars to be held on May 16, 2022 at state warehouse godown, Peshawar.

    The collectorate announced auction of following motor vehicles:

    01. Mercedes Benz (Bullet Proof) Model 1982, Chassis No. WDB-12603312037551

    02. Toyota Corolla Car Model 1987 (As per Website), Chassis No. CE90-3002413

    03. Toyota Hilux Surf Model 1993 (As per Website), Chassis No. LN130-7044977

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    04. Toyota Hilux Surf Model 1991 (As per Website), Chassis No. LN130-0086048

    05. Toyota Hilux Surf Model 1992 (As per Website), Chassis No. LN130-7013150

    06. Toyota Crown Car Model 2000 (As per Website), Chassis No. GS171-0001109

    07. Toyota Hilux Surf Model 1997 (As per Website), Chassis No. LN147-0001826

    08. Toyota Hilux Surf Model 1990 (As per Website), Chassis No. LN130-0018395

    09. Toyota Hilux Pick Up Model 1993 (As per Website), Chassis No. LN130-7046749

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    10. Toyota Hilux Surf Model 1993 (As per Website), Chassis No. LN85-0120174

    11. Toyota Hilux Surf Model 1990 (As per Website), Chassis No. LN85-0034633

    12. Toyota Hilux 4Runner Pickup Model 1996 (As per Website), Chassis No. LN106-0146897

    13. Toyota Pick Up S/Cabin Model 1993 (As per Website), Chassis No. LN85-0120634

    14. Toyota Corolla Car Model 1994 (As per Website), Chassis No. AE100-3215668

    15. Toyota Premio Car Model 2002 (As per Website), Chassis No. ZZT240-0020192

    16. Toyota State Car Model 1990 (As per Website), Chassis No. CE96-0106867

    17. Toyota State Car Model 1990 (As per Website), Chassis No. CE96-0089577

    18. Toyota State Car Model 1988 (As per Website), Chassis No. CE90-0023670

    19. Toyota Twoance Model 1990 (As per Website), Chassis No. CR30-5071954

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    20. Toyota Pick Up Model 1985 (As per Website), Chassis No. LN56-0034679

    21. Toyota Pick Up Model 1988 (As per Website), Chassis No. LN51-0013906

    22. Toyota State Car Model 1993 (As per Website), Chassis No. CE106-0047961

    23. Toyota Corolla Car Model 1987 (As per Website), Chassis No. EE90-5007972

    24. Toyota State Car Model 1990 ( As per Website), Chassis No. CE96-0106153

    25. Toyota Corolla Car Model 1992 (As per Website), Chassis No. CE100-3025153

    26. Toyota Estate Car Model 1997 (As per Website), Chassis No. CE100-0073091

    27. Toyota Corolla “X” Car Model 2005 (As per Website), Chassis No. NZE121-0358052

    28. Toyota Corolla “G” Car Model 2003 (As per Website), Chassis No. NZE121-3189548

    29. Toyota Premio Car Model 2003 (As per Website), Chassis No. NZT240-5007085

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    30. Toyota Corolla Car Model 1995 (As per Website), Chassis No. CE110-5001735

    31. Toyota Rush Jeep Model 2007 (As per Website), Chassis No. J200E-0017143

    32. Toyota Fielder “X” Car Model 2002 (As per Website), Chassis No. NZE121-0178782

    33. Suzuki Alto Car Model 2005 (As per Website), Chassis No. HA24V-112365

    34. Toyota Land Cruiser Model 1991 (as per Website), Chassis No. LJ78-0009228 (Abbotabad)

    35. Toyota Corolla Car Model 1973 (As per documents), Chassis No. RT81-053350

    36. Mitsubishi Motor Car Model 1982 (As per documents), Chassis No. A171A-8024009

  • FBR lists mandatory documents for customs clearance

    FBR lists mandatory documents for customs clearance

    KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday issued a list of documents that is mandatory for filing goods declaration at Pakistan customs for consignment clearance.

    The FBR issued SRO 567(I)/2022 dated April 27, 2022 to amend the Customs Rules, 2001.

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    The FBR said that it is mandatory for importer to upload following documents with every declaration in relation to each consignments, namely:

    (i) Master bill of lading and house bill of lading or master airway bill and house airway bill as the case may be;

    (ii) Commercial invoice;

    (iii) Letter of credit or bank contract;

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    (iv) Packing list – container-wise in case of containerized cargo and package wise in case of miscellaneous goods consignments;

    (v) Previous chemical analysis and lab test report, if any;

    (vi) Mill test certificate issued by the manufacturer in case of p rime quality steel products;

    (vii) Certification as per requirement of Import Policy Order;

    (viii) Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) or Free Trade Agreement (FTA) certificate of origin, if claimed; and

    (ix) Any other documents or requirements specified by the FBR from time to time.

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    In addition to above, for shipments originating from UAE and China (excluding imports under PTA and FTA regime) certificate of origin shall be uploaded as:

    (i) For shipments of fabric (all types i.e. finished, unfinished and grey etc.) and artificial jewellery originating from UAE and China (excluding import under PTA and FTA regime) certificate of origin issued by the manufacturer; and

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    (ii) For shipments originating from Iran and Afghanistan and arriving through land customs-station, the certificate of origin issued by the relevant Iranian government agency and by Afghan Chamber of Commerce and Industry respectively.

    The FBR said that the notification shall come into force on and from June 01, 2022.

  • Customs auctions confiscated vehicles on May 11, 2022

    Customs auctions confiscated vehicles on May 11, 2022

    MULTAN: Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation, Multan has announced auction of confiscated vehicles to be held on May 11, 2022 at Customs Dry Port, near Sher Shah Bypass, Multan.

    The announced auction of following vehicles:

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    01. Hino Truck HTV, Model 1994, registration no. SBA-775, Chassis No. FF176-18107 (manually punched).

    02. Hummer H3 Jeep, Model 2003, registration no. LEE-7444, Chassis No. 5GTDN136768328080.

    03. Suzuki Alto Car, Model 2001, registration no. ANR-771 / Sindh, Chassis No. HA12S-610374.

    04. Toyota Prius Car, Model 2009, registration no. ZY-442/ISB, Chassis No. ZVW30-1012665.

    05. Toyota Mira Car, Model 2009, registration no. AYD-761/Sindh, Chassis No. L275S-0006309.

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    06. Suzuki Swift Car, Model 2009, registration no. BCU-338/Sindh, Chassis No. ZC71S-477228.

    07. Honda Civic Car, Model N/A, registration no. NF-004 / Islamabad, Chassis No. JHMFD46208S202263.

    08. Honda Insight Car, Model 2010, registration no. zZ-998 / ICT, Chassis No. ZE2-1201090

    09. Suzuki Swift Car, Model 2011, registration no. RE-527/ICT, Chassis No. JSAFZC82S00107384.

    10. Toyota Vitz Car, Model 2008, registration no. VC-294. Chassis No. SCP90-5097652.

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    11. Toyota Corolla Car, Model 2002, registration no. AJX-030/Sindh, Chassis No. NZE121-3201700.

    12. Toyota Aqua Hybrid Car, Model 2014, registration no. LEB-17-2328, Chassis No. NHP10-2378804.

    13. Toyota Vitz Car, Model 2007, registration no. ADY-910/ICT, Chassis No. SCP90-0036782.

    14. Toyota Fielder Car, Model 2004, registration no. VE-112, Chassis No. NZE121-0307673.

    15. Toyota Hilux Surf, Model 1994, registration no. WAG-496/Quetta, Chassis No. LN130-7024272.

    The directorate said the vehicles may be inspected before two days of the auction date.

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  • Customs auctions imported vehicles on May 10, 2022

    Customs auctions imported vehicles on May 10, 2022

    LAHORE: Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation (I&I), Lahore has announced auction of imported vehicles to be held on May 10, 2022 at State Warehouse Iqbal Town, Lahore.

    Following is the list of imported vehicle which will be presented at the auction:

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    01. Toyota Camry Car, Model-2010, Chassis No. MR053FK4000013686, Colour White, ABT-774.

    02. Used Honda Civic Hybrid Car, Model 2007, Chassis No. JHMFD36207S211415 Colour: Silver.

    03. Used Audi A8 Car, Chassis No. WAUZZZ4E29N013000, Colour- Black, Model-2009, Registration No. ART-956/Sindh.

    04. Used F/O Toyota Mark-X Car, Chassis No. GRX121-1000149, Model-2004, Colour: Silver PD-257 /ICT.

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    05. Used F/O Toyota Mark-X Car, Chassis No. GRX121-1005657, Model-2005, Colour: White, BU-862 (Islamabad).

    06. Mercedez Benz Car, Model 2006, Chassis No. WDB2110652A125731, Colour-White, AWV-001.

    07. Toyota Land Cruiser ZX, Model-2016, Chassis No. URJ202-4120354.

    08. BMW X5 Jeep, Registration Plate No.SS-765 (Islamabad), Chassis No.WBAFE42010LK99381, Model 2009, Colour Black.

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    09. BMW Car 750LI, Registration Plate No.LEE-13-3450 Chassis No. WBAHN82010DE37384, Model 2005, Colour Silver.

    10. Nissan Ceferio Car, Registration Plate No.LEE-07-1, Chassis No.GF50-054361, Model 2003, Colour Black.

    11. Honda Accord Car, Registration Plate No.LWP-91, Chassis No.CL7-3201974, Model 2006, Colour Silver.

    12. Honda Accord Car, Registration Plate No.LED-07-3756, Chassis No. CL7-3003318, Model 2002, Colour Silver.

    13. Honda Accord Car, Registration No.LRX-8411, Chassis No.CF3-1200586, Model 2000, Colour Silver.

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    14. Toyota Hiace Van, Registration No.LES-17-333, Chassis No.TRH200-0083247, Model 2008, Colour Silver.

    15. Mercedez Benz Car, Model 2006, Chassis No. WDD2211562A164356, Colour-White, LD-022, Engine Capacity 3500CC.

    16. Toyota Surf, Model-2003, Chassis No. RZN2150002195, ABY-396(Islamabad).

    17. Audi A4 Car, Model-2013, Chasssi No. WAUZZZ8K6DA254235, AFR-022.

  • Bazarcha Border, Taftan declared Pakistan Customs Port

    Bazarcha Border, Taftan declared Pakistan Customs Port

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially declared Bazarcha Border Terminal, Taftan, as a Pakistan Customs Board for the efficient clearance of goods.

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  • Customs to auction confiscated vehicles on March 24

    Customs to auction confiscated vehicles on March 24

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs, Hyderabad Collectorate has announced auction of confiscated motor vehicles to be held on March 24, 2022 at State Warehouse Hyderabad and Sukkur.

    The collectorate will auction the following vehicles:

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    01. Foreign origin (F/o) Toyota Vitz Car, bearing registration No.AXS-962, chassis No.SCP90-0004026, H.P-1300CC, Model-2005.

    02. F/o Toyota Hiace Van, bearing registration number plate JF-6435, chassis No.RZH183-0002755, HP-2440 Model-2003.

    03. F/o NDP vehicle Swift Car, bearing registration number plate BAN-258, chassis No.ZC21S-155867, HP-1300CC Model-2007.

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    04. F/o NDP vehicle Swift Car, bearing registration Number plate BDJ-190, Chassis No. ZC11S-180312, HP-1300 CC and Model 2006.

    05. F/o NDP Vehicle Toyota Prado TZ, Bearing Reg No. BF-9521, Chassis No. VZJ121-0004057, HP-3400 CC and Model 2002.

    06. Toyota Corolla GLi Car, bearing registration No.ANY-658, chassis No.ZZE121-9003367, HP-1500cc and Model-2005.

    07. F/o NDP Vehicle Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Bearing Reg No.ZT-III, Chassis No.VZJ121-0002854, HP-3400cc and Model 2004.

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    08. F/o NDP Toyota Mark X car, bearing registration No. Plate AAP-240, chassis No.GRX121-1002004, HP-3000cc, Model-2004.

    09. F/o NDP vehicle Toyota Axio car, bearing registration No. Plate AAJ-661, chassis No.ZRE142-6007091, HP-1800cc, Model-2007.

    10. Toyota Vitz car, bearing registration No. Plate ARF-723, chassis No.JTGKW123203005557, HP-1300cc, Model-2004.

    11. F/o NDP vehicle Mitsubishi Mini Pajero, having registration No. plate JAF-393, chassis No.H58A-0202889, HP-660cc, Model- 2000.

    12. Toyota Corolla XLI Car, according to chassis No.NZE120-6023637, 1300cc manual transmission Model 2005 (but physically alter engine Automatic 1800cc) with fake registration No.AVP-916 (Accidential).

    13. F/o NDP vehicle Passo car, bearing registration No. Plate AVW-243, chassis No.KGC10-0040164, HP-1000cc, Model-2004.

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    14. F/o NDP vehicle Passo car, bearing registration No. Plate AWX-953, chassis No.KGC10-0092870, HP-1000cc, Model-2005.

    15. F/o NDP vehicle Swift car, without registration No. Plate, chassis No.ZC11S-186500, HP-1300cc, Model-2007.

    16. F/o NDP vehicle Passo car, bearing registration No. Plate AXE-010, chassis No.KGC15-0002296, HP-1000cc, Model-2004.

    17. F/o NDP vehicle Passo car, bearing registration No. Plate AFY-971, chassis No.KGC10-0287554, HP-1000cc, Model-2009.

    18. F/o NDP vehicle Passo car, bearing registration No. Plate AYK-651, chassis No.QNC10-0002982, HP-1300cc, Model-2004 (As per inventory).

    19. F/o NDP vehicle Alto car, bearing registration No. Plate BQR-915, chassis No.HA36V-119134, HP-650cc, Model-2016.

    20. F/o NDP vehicle Aqua car, bearing registration No. Plate BEF-672, chassis No.NHP10-6082313, HP-1499cc, Model-2012.

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    21. F/o NDP vehicle Alto Car, bearing registration No.BNQ-199, chassis No.HA36V-113529, HP-660cc, Model-2015.

    22. F/o NDP vehicle BMW Car, applied for registration, chassis No. WBANT12080CX30590, HP-4200CC, Model 2009 (As per Germany website) as per seat belt 2003.

    23. F/o NDP vehicle BMW 730 LI Car, bearing registration No. plate UN-68-421, chassis No.WBAKB220X0 CN74872, HP-2996CC, Model 2011(as per German webside).

  • Quetta Customs I&I to auction motor cars on March 17

    Quetta Customs I&I to auction motor cars on March 17

    ISLAMABAD: The Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation, Customs has announced auction of motor cars on March 17, 2022 to be held on Chaman Housing Scheme, Quetta.

    Following is the detail of motor cars to be presented for the auction:

    01. Carina Car (accidental & in poor condition), Chassis No. CT170-203846, Engine No. 1946537, Model 1991.

    02. Dahitsu Mira Car, Chassis No. JDAL2015000031905, Engine No. Not Traceable, Model 1994.

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    03. Hino Trailer, Chassis No. FS3FKA-11822, Engine No. F20CE-17920, Model 1996.

    04. Land Cruiser (Cygnus Bullet Proof), Engine No. JTGCB09JX65002405, Engine No. N.T, Model 2006.

    05. Nissan Jeep, Chassis No. JLR50-004992, Engine No. N.T., Model 1998.

    06. Range Rover, Chassis No. SALLPAMJ3VA372646, Engine No. N.T., Model 1998.

    07. Toyota Corolla Altis Car, Chassis No. ZZE121-9012994, Engine No. 3ZZFE, Model 2005

    08. Toyota Corolla Car, Chassis No. EE90-0036489, Engine No. 2343412, Model 1991.

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    09. Toyota Corolla Car, Chassis No. KE55-766143, Engine N.T, Model N.T.

    10. Toyota Corolla Car (accidental & in poor condition), Chassis No. AE100-3209410, Engine No. N.T, Model 1993.

    11. Toyota Crown Majesta, Chassis No. UZS186-0011118, Engine No. 3UZ-FE, Model 2004.

    12. Toyota Fielder Car, Chassis No. ZZE122-0014947, Engine No. N.T, Model 2000.

    13. Toyota Hiace Van, Chassis No. JT721LHB300171861, Engine No. N.T, Model N.T.

    14. Toyota Hiace Van (accidental & in poor condition), Chassis No. LH61G-0008339, Engine No. 2L-1668916, Model 1982.

    15. Toyota Hiace Van (accidental & in poor condition), Chassis No. LH71B-0001253, Engine No. 2L-1043920, Model 1982.

    16. Toyota Land Cruiser, Chassis No. UZJ100-0117691, Engine No. 2UZFE, Model 2000.

    17. Toyota Land Cruiser, Chassis No. FJ45-240316, Engine No. N.T, Model N.T.

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    18. Toyota Land Cruiser, Chassis No. JT111TJ3207404810 , Engine No. N.T, Model 1996.

    19. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Chassis No. VZJ195-0060970, Engine No. 5VZ-FE, Model 1999.

    20. Toyota Mark X Car, Chassis No. GRX120-0034825, Engine No. N.T, Model 2005.

    21. Toyota Mark X Car, Chassis No. GRX1211002280, Engine No. 3GRFSE, Model 2004.

    22. Toyota Mark-X Car, Chassis No. GRX121-1005643, Engine No. 3GRFSE, Model 2005.

    23. Toyota Mark-X Car, Chassis No. GRX120-0025640, Engine No. N/T, Model 2005.

    24. Toyota Mark-X Car, Chassis No. GRX120-0077315, Engine No. N.T, Model 2006.

    25. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZRT260-3025047, Engine No. N.T, Model 2017.

    26. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No. ZZT240-0061554, Engine No. N.T, Model 2003.

    27. Toyota Premio Car, Chassis No.  ZZT240-0012752, Engine No. 1ZZFE, Model 2002.

    28. Toyota Sprinter Car, Chassis No. CE96-0092582 , Engine No. 1C, Model 1990.

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    29. Toyota Surf, Chassis No. TRN215-0002810, Engine No. N.T, Model 2004.

    30. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. SCP13-0037555, Engine No. 2SZFE, Model 2004.

    31. Toyota Vitz Car, Chassis No. SCP90-2067451, Engine No. 2SZFE, Model 2008.

    32. Nissan Skyline Car, Chassis No. HR34007067, Model N/T, Model 1999.

    33. Toyota Brevis, Chassis No. JCG10-0037382, Model N/T, Model 2001.

    34. Toyota Crown Car, Chassis No. GRS182-5000831, Model N/T, Model 2004.

  • Customs officer awarded ‘major penalty’ for corruption

    Customs officer awarded ‘major penalty’ for corruption

    ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed major penalty of ‘dismissal from service’ upon an officer of Pakistan Customs on the charges of corruption, misconduct and inefficiency.

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  • FBR assures Customs agents of resolving issues

    FBR assures Customs agents of resolving issues

    Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), assured a delegation of customs agents of resolving pertinent issues related to imports and exports.

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  • Customs officer awarded ‘dismissal from service’

    Customs officer awarded ‘dismissal from service’

    ISLAMABAD: An officer of Pakistan Customs has been awarded the major penalty of ‘dismissal from service’ on charges of inefficiency and misconduct.

    According to an official order issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday, disciplinary proceedings under the Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973 were initiated against Ghulam Hussain Khoso, Inspector (BS-16) posted in Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Quetta through a charge sheet issued on June 20, 2020 on account of ‘Inefficiency’ and ‘Misconduct’ under Rule-3(a)&(b) of the Government Servants (E&D) Rules, 1973.

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    Akbar Jan, the then Deputy Collector (PCS/BS-18), Model Customs Collectorate (Enforcement & Compliance), Quetta was appointed as Inquiry Officer to conduct inquiry into the case on account of acts of omission and commission as detailed in the Charge Sheet / Statement of Allegations.

    The inquiry officer submitted the report dated October 09, 2020. According to the report the charges of inefficiency and misconduct were established against the accused officer.

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    Accordingly, the Collector, Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Quetta / Authorized Officer served Show Cause Notice dated November 26, 2020 upon the accused.

    Upon receipt of reply to the Show Cause Notice, the accused was granted personal hearings on December 14, 2020, December 22, 2020 and December 31, 2020 to show cause in his defence.

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    The authorized officer, after considering the inquiry report, reply to Show Cause Notice and oral submissions made during the personal hearings, found the accused guilty of “Inefficiency” & “Misconduct” under Rule-3(a)&(b) of the Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973 and recommended to the Authority i.e Member (Administration/Human Resource), FBR to impose major penalty of “Dismissal from Service” upon the accused officer as prescribed under Rule-4(1)(b)(iv) of the Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973.

    READ MORE: Gwadar Customs seizes opium worth Rs80 million

    The Member (Admn/HR) / Authority after having considered all aspects of the case and submissions made by the accused during the personal hearing granted to him by the Authority, has imposed major penalty of “Dismissal from Service” upon Ghulam Hussain Khoso, Inspector (BS-16), Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Quetta under Rule-4(1)(b)(iv) of the Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973.

    The accused shall have the right of appeal as admissible under the Civil Servants (Appeal) Rules, 1977, according to the FBR.

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