Quetta, January 11, 2026 — In a move to strengthen anti-smuggling enforcement and promote legitimate trade, senior officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) visited Customs House Quetta on 8th and 9th January 2026. The delegation was led by Syed Shakeel Shah, Member (Customs Operations), FBR, Islamabad, accompanied by Basit Maqsood Abbasi, Chief Collector of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad.
The visiting officials were warmly received by Balochistan Customs leadership, including Masood Ahmed, Chief Collector (Appraisement); Dr. Karam Elahi, Collector (Enforcement), Quetta; Daud Pirzado, Collector (Appraisement), Quetta & Taftan; and Fazle Samad, Collector (Enforcement), Gaddani, along with senior officers from various Customs formations.
During the briefing sessions, officials discussed trade dynamics, key issues facing the trading community, and the results of anti-smuggling drives and intelligence-based operations (IBOs). Dr. Karam Elahi highlighted revenue gains from strict enforcement, while Fazle Samad shared details of significant recoveries in the Gaddani jurisdiction. A delegation from the Quetta Chamber of Commerce & Industry also met the FBR leadership to raise trade-related concerns, which were addressed through on-the-spot directives by the visiting officials.
As part of the visit, senior FBR leaders planted saplings at Customs House Quetta, emphasizing environmental responsibility, and inaugurated two new Customs Enforcement sections. The visit also included a courtesy meeting with the Corps Commander Quetta and an interactive session with senior law enforcement officials, including the Inspector General Frontier Corps (North and South), Director General Pakistan Coast Guards, and Chief of Staff. Discussions focused on enhancing inter-agency coordination, improving border management, facilitating legitimate trade, and intensifying anti-smuggling efforts.
Concluding the visit, FBR leadership commended the performance of Pakistan Customs in Balochistan, particularly their effective enforcement operations and enhanced revenue collection.