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APCAA urges FBR to pause point deductions amid mounting concerns

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, February 20, 2026 — The All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA) has called for the immediate suspension of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)’s point scoring and deduction mechanism for licensed customs agents, urging authorities to recalibrate the system in consultation with key stakeholders before its continuation.

APCAA welcomes post-tax payment facility for pre-arrival GD filing

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, December 15, 2025 — The All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA) on Monday welcomed the government’s decision to allow post-payment of customs duty and taxes for pre-arrival filing of Goods Declarations (GD), calling it a major reform aimed at improving Pakistan’s import clearance system.

SHC Reinstates Licenses of Suspended Customs Agents

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, February 11, 2025 – The Sindh High Court (SHC) has overturned the suspension of multiple customs agents whose licenses had been revoked by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) over alleged manipulation of the faceless customs assessment system.

APCCA Takes Trade Bodies On-Board to Halt Customs Operations

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025Shahnawaz Akhter

KARACHI: The All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCCA) has announced its decision to suspend import and export clearance services across Pakistan within the next 15 days, a move that threatens to paralyze the country’s trade operations.

FBR Introduces Point Scoring System for Customs Agents

December 26, 2024December 26, 2024Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, December 26, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the implementation of a new point-scoring mechanism for customs agents, aimed at enhancing efficiency and accountability in the consignment declaration process. The initiative was formalized through SRO 2071(I)/2024, issued on December 24, 2024.

FBR Enforces Stringent Rules for Customs Agents Licensing

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, October 8, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced stringent new regulations for the grant of customs agents licenses in an effort to bolster compliance and integrity within Pakistan’s customs processes.

FBR may get trade details of past five years from customs clearing agents

October 27, 2019March 17, 2024Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

In a bid to strengthen efforts against money laundering and enhance transparency in trade transactions, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is reportedly considering a directive to customs clearing agents to furnish details of importers and goods declarations filed over the past five years.

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