Islamabad, November 18, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a series of changes to the nomenclature of customs formations across Pakistan. These adjustments aim to align the customs framework with modern operational needs, enhancing clarity and efficiency.
In a detailed statement, the FBR outlined the following updates:
1. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:
The Chief Collector of Customs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Custom House, Peshawar, has been renamed Chief Collector of Customs Appraisement (North), Custom House, Peshawar.
2. Balochistan:
The Chief Collector of Customs Balochistan, Custom House, Quetta, is now designated as Chief Collector of Customs Appraisement Balochistan, Custom House, Quetta.
3. Islamabad:
o The Collectorate of Customs, Islamabad, is now the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad.
o The Collectorate of Customs, Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad, has been renamed Collectorate of Customs Airports, Islamabad.
4. Lahore:
The Collectorate of Customs, Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore, has been rebranded as Collectorate of Customs Airports, Lahore.
5. Gwadar:
The Collectorate of Customs, Gwadar, is now termed the Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, Gwadar.
6. Khuzdar:
The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Khuzdar, has been restructured as Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Gadani.
7. Hyderabad:
The Collectorate of Customs, Hyderabad, is now renamed Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Hyderabad.
8. Karachi Airports:
The Collectorate of Customs, Jinnah International Airport (JIAP), Karachi, has been renamed Collectorate of Customs Airports, Karachi.
9. IOCO Directorates:
o The Directorate of Input-Output Coefficient Organization (IOCO) (South), Karachi, is now the Collectorate of IOCO, Karachi.
o The Directorate of IOCO (Central), Lahore, has been renamed Collectorate of IOCO, Lahore.
o The Directorate of IOCO (North), Islamabad, is now designated Collectorate of IOCO, Islamabad.
Implications of the Changes
The FBR’s decision is part of its ongoing reforms to streamline customs operations nationwide. By standardizing the nomenclature, the department aims to enhance administrative coherence and improve the efficiency of customs procedures across regions.
The FBR has urged stakeholders and the public to refer to the updated titles for all official communications and processes involving these customs formations.
