Karachi, January 31, 2024 – The Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) has vehemently denied the recent allegations made by Asim Siddiqui, Chairman of the All Pakistan Shipping Association (APSA).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Sherwani (Vice President)
04. Hasan Sheikh Vohra (Vice President)
05. Rana Zahid Farooq (Vice President)
06. Sh. Muddasir Rafiq Magoon (Vice President)
07. Zahid Sharif (Vice President)
08. Zahid Tanveer (Vice President)
09. Zqhid Bashir Chaudhry (General Secretary)
10.0Junaid Mahmood (Joint Secretary)
11. Mirza Muhammad Shariq (Information Secretary)
12. Muhammad Munaf Jangda (Finance Secretary)
Member Managing Committee:
13. Abid Hussain Choudhry
14. Ashhad Jamal
15. Danish Riaz
16. Faraz Ahmed Tanoli
17. Hassan Shams Dar
18 Islah Ali Ansari
19. Malik Muhammad Shabbir
20. Muhammad Abdul Mateen
21. Muhammad Bilal Ahmed
22. Muhammad Mansha
23. Muhammad Mansoor Bhagwani
24. Muhammad Mubashir Hussain
25. Muhammad Rizwan Meer
26. Noor Ali
27. Raheel Gohar
28. Rana Tonveer Hussain
29. Syed Faisal Kamran Kamal
30. Tariq Mehmood Malik
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FBR assures Customs agents of resolving issues
Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), assured a delegation of customs agents of resolving pertinent issues related to imports and exports.
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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 appreciated efforts of the Chief Collector South (Appraisement) Wajid Ali who had initiated the pre-arrival clearance process and simultaneously promoted the re-engineering of various steps of the clearance process that has improved the working environment.
One such improvisation is the direct dissemination of the document calling message without the approval of AC/DC group. Usually the traders had to wait for the approval of document calling message by the concerned AC/DC before they can attach the documents in the Weboc system.
This outstanding stride by the Chief Collector South in collaboration with Directorate of Reforms and Automation will enable the traders to receive the document calling message for any particular goods declaration without the need for AC/DC to approve it hence subsequently expediting the clearance of cargo, he added.
Regarding Refund Management System, the following changes also made by the Customs Authorities under Weboc system.
KCAA General Secretary Arshad Khurshid also appreciates the interest shown by the Chief Collector South (Appraisement) that has really benefited to overcome the challenges faced by business community.
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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 with a primary focus on ease of doing business.
The officer said PSW will also support other government agencies in adopting an Integrated Risk Management approach for efficient enforcement of trade-related controls.
He also informed that the implementation of PSW will enable Pakistan to achieve compliance with WTO’s Trade Facilitation Agreement besides helping our country to unlock its potential in becoming a hub for trade.
President KCAA Saif Ullah Khan said that it is an honor to host the PSW representatives of the highest level who are leading a mega transformation through PSW based on the approach of trade facilitation.
He further said that PSW will promote ease of doing business by maintaining collaboration with 74 different public sector entities involved in the regulation of cross-border trade of Pakistan.
While addressing, the General Secretary Mr. Arshad Khurshid appreciated the implementation of true automation under the PSW portal, he stated that Pakistan Customs initiated the implementation of automation in business through risk management systems by launching the Pakistan Customs Computerized System (PACCS) in the year 2005 which was greatly appreciated by the trade of Pakistan.
Now a big change is being introduced for a second time by the Government and Pakistan Customs in the shape of PSW.
This new system will digitize the processes related to importers, exporters, customs house agents, freight forwarders, shipping companies, transporters while ensuring the reduced cost of doing business with compliance of laws and regulations.
KCAA Office Bearers also assured their full support and cooperation for the implementation of automation in true spirit.
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Biometric verification for PSW inaugurated at KCAA
The introduction of biometric verification for registration on the PSW portal marks a significant milestone in streamlining customs procedures and improving the overall experience for traders.
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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 May in order to facilitate the trade and industry. During remaining Eid Holidays, from May 12th to 15 h May, special teams have been constituted to facilitate the import cargo.
As a result of the measures taken by the customs at the Karachi Ports, clearance of the cargo remained smooth including the food items, pharmaceutical goods and industrial raw materials.
Trade bodies engaged in clearance of import consignments have appreciated the measures taken by the FBR and Customs and the positive impact of such decisions on economy during Eid holidays and Covid-19.