Government says no violations detected in key import sectors over past five years
Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani on Friday informed the National Assembly that no cases of under-invoicing had been detected in the import of used vehicles or solar panels during the past five years, according to data provided by the Federal Board of Revenue.
Responding during the question hour, the minister said that although concerns regarding under-invoicing existed in certain import sectors, no specific violations involving commercial imports of used vehicles or solar panels had been identified.
He told lawmakers that under SRO 1895(I)/2025 issued on September 30, 2025, the government allowed the commercial import of five-year-old used vehicles until June 30, 2026.
However, he added that no commercial imports of used vehicles had taken place under the scheme so far.
“As a result, there are currently no reported cases of under-invoicing in this category,” the minister said.
Regarding solar panels, Bilal Azhar Kayani stated that customs authorities had not detected any under-invoicing case in solar panel imports during the last five years based on direct evidence.
He said the government was implementing multiple reforms through the FBR to strengthen customs enforcement and reduce tax evasion risks.
These measures include faceless customs assessment systems, post-clearance audits, and enhanced risk management mechanisms designed to identify high-risk consignments through data-driven analysis.
The minister said the reforms aim to minimize human interaction in customs procedures while improving transparency and trade facilitation.
During supplementary questions, Bilal Azhar Kayani also highlighted the government’s social protection and energy transition initiatives.
He said the Benazir Income Support Programme currently has a budget allocation of Rs716 billion and supports more than 10 million deserving families, primarily through women beneficiaries.
On renewable energy policy, the minister said the government continues to promote solar energy adoption as part of its broader energy transition strategy.
He added that existing net metering consumers would continue under current arrangements, while new users are being shifted toward net billing mechanisms to maintain sustainability of the power system.
Bilal Azhar Kayani said the government remains committed to providing targeted subsidies and relief measures despite fiscal constraints, while also maintaining economic discipline.