Karachi, June 29, 2025 – In a move aimed at facilitating small-scale imports and promoting ease of doing business, the federal government has introduced a key amendment to the Customs Act, 1969 through the recently passed Finance Act, 2025.
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New Customs Directorate granted Anti-Money Laundering powers
Islamabad, June 28, 2025 – In a significant development under the Finance Act, 2025, the federal government has announced the establishment of a new directorate under the Customs Act, 1969, aimed at strengthening anti-money laundering enforcement across Pakistan.
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New customs tariff slabs to take effect from July 1, 2025
ISLAMABAD – In a sweeping overhaul of the import duty regime, the government has revised Customs laws through amended Finance Bill, 2025 to implement a revised structure of tariff slabs, effective from July 1, 2025. The move is part of a broader tariff rationalization plan aimed at streamlining import costs, encouraging trade, and aligning with global best practices.
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Port Qasim leads in five-year customs duty collection in Pakistan
Karachi, June 21, 2025 – In a comprehensive review of customs duty performance over the past five fiscal years, Port Qasim has emerged as the top contributor in Pakistan’s customs duty collection, highlighting its strategic importance in the country’s import landscape.
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FBR limits transit cargo examination to 5%, issues new SRO
Islamabad, June 18, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued draft amendments to the Customs Rules, 2001, proposing significant reductions in the scanning and examination of transit trade consignments to facilitate smoother cargo movement and improve trade efficiency.
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FBR deploys 60 third-party auditors to Pakistan Customs
Karachi, June 17, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a significant step toward enhancing transparency and efficiency in trade-related audits by deploying 60 third-party auditors across Pakistan Customs.
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Customs appraising officer censured for inefficiency on FBR inquiry
Islamabad, June 7, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed the penalty of censure on a customs appraising officer after an inquiry found him guilty of inefficiency during an official examination process.
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Faceless Customs: A nightmare for corrupt elements
The launch of Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) is nothing short of a revolution—one that’s shaking the foundations of the deeply entrenched system of corruption and malpractice in Pakistan’s import-export sector.
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FCA crumbles under scrutiny, customs committee sounds alarm
Karachi, May 28, 2025 – In a dramatic turn of events, a key committee within Pakistan Customs has delivered a stunning blow to the controversial Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) system, declaring it a failure and recommending its immediate suspension.
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Customs to auction rusted, seized vehicles on May 29 at Gadani
Karachi, May 23, 2025 – The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Gadani, has announced a significant auction of confiscated vehicles scheduled for May 29, 2025.
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