Oct 26

Customs Agents Call for Legislation to Regulate Shipping Lines and Terminal Operators

Karachi, October 26, 2023 – In a move aimed at safeguarding the interests and rights of traders, customs agents, and other stakeholders, members of the Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) have called upon the government to enact legislation to regulate shipping lines and terminal operators.

by Shahnawaz Akhter

New Managing Committee Takes Charge at KCAA

Sep 30

Taxation

New Managing Committee Takes Charge at KCAA

Karachi, September 30, 2023 – The newly elected members of the managing committee of the Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) have officially assumed their roles for the term 2023-24.

by Shahnawaz Akhter

Tax Return Filing Grinds to Halt as SRB Portal Faces Technical Glitch

Aug 16

Taxation

Tax Return Filing Grinds to Halt as SRB Portal Faces Technical Glitch

Karachi, August 16, 2023 – The Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) has reported a disruption in the tax return filing process as the official portal of the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) remains inaccessible due to ongoing upgrades and maintenance.

by Shahnawaz Akhter

KCAA’s managing committee assumes charge in 15th AGM

Sep 28

Trade & Industry

KCAA’s managing committee assumes charge in 15th AGM

KARACHI: The newly elected (unopposed) managing committee of Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) on Wednesday assumed the charge at 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The list of the newly inducted Office Bearers and Members Managing Committee is as follows: Office Bearers: 01. Nadeem Kamil (President) 02. Gulzar Shah Meshwani (S. Vice President) 03. Akhter Ali […]

by Faisal Shahnawaz

FBR assures Customs agents of resolving issues

Feb 24

Pakistan Customs, Trade & Industry

FBR assures Customs agents of resolving issues

KARACHI: Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed, Chairman, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday assured the customs agents of resolving issues pertaining to import and exports. A delegation of customs agents held a meeting with the FBR chairman in Islamabad. The delegation was comprised of Saif Ullah Khan President Karachi Customs Agents Association, Qamar ul Islam […]

by Faisal Shahnawaz

Direct submission of documents at WeBOC allowed

Dec 10

Pakistan Customs

Direct submission of documents at WeBOC allowed

KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has taken major steps for trade facilitation and allowed submission of documents at WeBOC without prior approval of Assistant Collector (AC)/ Deputy Collector (DC). Saif Ullah Khan, President, Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) welcomed the step taken by the Pakistan Customs and said it would reduce dwell time for consignment clearance. He […]

by Faisal Shahnawaz

Pakistan Single Window to reduce time, cost, complexity

Nov 29

Pakistan Customs

Pakistan Single Window to reduce time, cost, complexity

KARACHI: Naveed Abbas Memon, Chief Domain officer of Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has said that PSW portal will enable traders to reduce time, cost, and complexity in cross-border trade. While addressing an awareness seminar at Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) on Monday he said it will also improve the quality of experience for all stakeholders […]

by Hamza Shahnawaz

Biometric verification for PSW inaugurated at KCAA

Aug 30

Pakistan Customs

Biometric verification for PSW inaugurated at KCAA

KARACHI: Director General, Directorate General of Reforms and Automation (Weboc Project) Wajid Ali on Monday inaugurated NADRA e-Sahulat Counter for Pakistan Single Window (PSW) at the Head Office of Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA). The association has become first to launch such an important facility where customs agents and their clients (importer and exporters) can […]

by Faisal Shahnawaz

KCAA appreciates customs clearance during Eid Holidays

May 11

Pakistan Customs

KCAA appreciates customs clearance during Eid Holidays

KARACHI: Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) has appreciated the measures taken by the tax authorities for smooth customs clearance during Eid holidays. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the KCAA stated that the customs field formations at Karachi Ports observed normal working hours on May 8 h 2021 and remained open on 10th and 11th […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Mismanagement causes financial losses to traders

Mar 8

Pakistan Customs

Mismanagement causes financial losses to traders

KARACHI: Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) on Monday said that mismanagement by container terminal and shipping line caused non-clearance and huge financial losses to importers. Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) in a statement said that traders (Importers) are facing loss of millions of rupees due to non-clearance of 73 import consignments because of mismanagement of […]

by Hamza Shahnawaz