Karachi, October 11, 2025 — In a major anti-smuggling breakthrough, Pakistan Customs carried out a successful raid at Jodia Bazar, Karachi’s largest and oldest wholesale market, recovering a substantial quantity of foreign-origin smuggled goods.
According to official sources, the Customs Enforcement Karachi, in coordination with the Sindh Rangers, launched a joint operation at Jodia Bazar following intelligence reports of illegal goods being stored in the area. The operation resulted in the seizure of 2,320 packets of foreign cigarettes, 9,620 kilograms of betel nuts, 140 packets of imported Niswar, and 3,485 kilograms of foreign-origin cutch block.
All confiscated items were taken into custody, and further legal proceedings are underway to identify those involved in the smuggling network operating within Jodia Bazar. The seized goods, valued in millions of rupees, were reportedly destined for illegal sale in local markets, posing a threat to legitimate businesses and tax revenues.
Officials stated that the raid at Jodia Bazar underscores the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) strong resolve to combat smuggling and protect the national economy. Regular operations are being intensified across key commercial zones in Karachi to dismantle smuggling networks and ensure fair trade practices.
This latest action highlights Pakistan Customs’ determination to uphold trade transparency and eliminate the circulation of untaxed, foreign-origin products in domestic markets.