Islamabad, July 1, 2025 – The National Assembly has officially passed the Finance Act 2025, incorporating key changes to the customs duty regime of Pakistan as proposed earlier through the Finance Bill 2025.
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Power of Customs Officer to Call for Documents
Karachi, February 16, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has granted customs officers the authority to request documents from importers or exporters concerning consignment clearance.
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What Are Dutiable Goods? FBR Explains
Karachi, February 14, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provided clarification regarding dutiable goods, specifying the categories of goods on which customs authorities are mandated to collect duties and taxes upon importation.
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FBR Notifies Prohibited Goods for Foreign Trade
Karachi, February 13, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially issued a notification detailing the list of prohibited goods for foreign trade for the tax year 2025.
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Guide to Filing Appeals Before Customs Appellate Tribunal
Karachi, January 28, 2024 – The revised Customs Act, 1969 has outlined a comprehensive procedure for filing appeals before the Customs Appellate Tribunal, offering clear guidelines for individuals and Customs officers aggrieved by certain orders.
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Updated Customs Act Unveils Prerequisites for Appellate Tribunal
Karachi, January 27, 2024 – The recently updated Customs Act, 1969, for the Tax Year 2024, has brought forth crucial details regarding the establishment of the Customs Appellate Tribunal.
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Collector (Appeals) Granted Authority to Halt Recovery for 30 Days
Karachi, January 26, 2024 – In a significant development, the Pakistan Customs has conferred the authority upon Collector (Appeals) to stay recovery for a maximum period of 30 days.
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Customs Officers Empowered to Arrests Offenders
Karachi, January 25, 2024 – In a significant development, Customs officers have been granted enhanced powers to arrest offenders under the updated Customs Act, 1969, for the tax year 2024.
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Pakistan Customs Screens Suspects for Concealed Goods
Karachi, January 24, 2024 – Pakistan Customs has been granted extensive powers to screen the bodies of suspected individuals for the detection of concealed goods, as outlined in Section 160 of the updated Customs Act, 1969, for the tax year 2024.
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Powers of Pakistan Customs Officials to Search Persons
Karachi, January 23, 2024 – In a significant development, the Customs Act of 1969 in Pakistan has undergone revisions granting expanded powers to Pakistan Customs officials for the purpose of searching individuals and goods suspected to be carrying prohibited items.
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