Karachi, September 19, 2025 – Pakistan Customs has announced a major initiative to reduce the average cargo dwell time to just 12 hours, in line with the vision set by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
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What is EIF and Why is it Important for Importers?
In Pakistan’s trade and customs framework, the Electronic Import Form (EIF) plays a central role for all importers of goods. Introduced through the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) regulations and integrated into the WeBOC (Web-Based One Customs) system, EIF ensures that every import transaction is properly declared, monitored, and aligned with foreign exchange regulations.
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Pakistan Customs targets 80% green channel clearance
Karachi, September 3, 2025 – Pakistan Customs is working toward a major milestone in trade facilitation by aiming to clear 80 percent of import consignments through the green channel system, a move that promises to significantly reduce clearance times and enhance business confidence.
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FBR reorganizes customs post-clearance, internal audit framework
Karachi, September 1, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a major reorganization of Pakistan’s post-clearance and internal audit mechanisms for Customs, aimed at strengthening compliance, increasing transparency, and integrating modern risk-based methodologies.
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Customs clearing agents welcome faceless system implementation
Karachi – August 29, 2025 – The All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA) and Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) have expressed strong satisfaction with the introduction of the Faceless Customs Clearance system, calling it a milestone in modernizing trade procedures.
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Shakeel Shah takes charge as Member Customs Operations
Islamabad, August 26, 2025 – Syed Shakeel Shah, a BS-21 officer of the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS), has officially assumed the position of Member Customs Operations, according to a notification issued on Tuesday.
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FCA reforms drive 50% surge in Pakistan customs revenue
Karachi, August 9, 2025 – The Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) system has driven a remarkable 50% surge in revenue collection for Pakistan Customs, according to Associated Press of Pakistan (APP).
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Peshawar Customs to hold major vehicle auction on Aug 12
Peshawar, August 8, 2025 – The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Peshawar, has announced that it will conduct a large-scale public auction of confiscated and non-duty-paid vehicles on August 12, 2025.
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Pakistan slaps penalty in trade-based money laundering case
ISLAMABAD – In a landmark crackdown on financial crime, Pakistan has imposed a record monetary penalty of Rs111 billion on 13 import firms involved in a massive money laundering operation through inflated invoices on solar panel imports. This is one of the most significant trade-based money laundering cases in the country’s history, exposing deep-rooted vulnerabilities in the trade and financial system.
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Principal appraiser penalized for shocking inefficiency
Islamabad, July 23, 2025 – In a dramatic turn of events, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has dropped the hammer on a principal appraiser involved in a serious case of negligence that cost the exchequer dearly.
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