The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued stringent directives to customs officials, urging strict adherence to the rulings passed by appellate tribunals.
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Pakistan Customs Implements New Valuation for Power Tools
Karachi, October 13, 2024 – In a significant regulatory update, Pakistan Customs has announced revised customs valuations for the import of power tools, a move aimed at curbing under-invoicing and ensuring more accurate duty and tax assessments.
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FBR Delegates Powers of Customs Officers to Frontier Corps Balochistan
Islamabad, October 3, 2024 – In a decisive move to combat smuggling across Pakistan’s western borders, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday delegated key customs powers to the Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan. This measure aims to curb the illicit trade and smuggling activities rampant in the province’s border regions.
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Pakistan Customs Clarifies Classification of High-Speed Washer
Karachi, September 25, 2024 – The Pakistan Customs Appraisement (East) has issued an official classification of high-speed washers, declaring that these items will be subject to zero percent customs duty upon import.
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FBR Extends Collection Timings for Pakistan Customs to Boost Revenue
Karachi, September 24, 2024 – In a strategic move to address revenue shortfalls, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended collection timings for Pakistan Customs, aiming to generate additional revenue through enhanced duty and tax collection.
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PM Shehbaz Directs Action Against Corruption in Pakistan Customs
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a significant meeting on Thursday, focusing on eliminating corruption within Pakistan Customs while enhancing operational efficiency through advanced technology.
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FBR Gathers Dual Nationality Information of Customs Officials
Karachi, July 9, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated the process of collecting information regarding dual nationality from customs officials across Pakistan. This move comes as part of a directive issued by the FBR under the Right of Information Act, 2017.
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Pakistan Customs Vows Speedy Clearance for Businesses
Karachi, July 8, 2024 – Pakistan Customs pledged to expedite customs clearance procedures during a meeting with representatives from the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Monday.
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Pakistan Strengthens Oversight of Foreign Gifts and Donations
Karachi, Pakistan – July 7, 2024 – The Pakistan government has implemented stricter regulations governing the receipt of foreign gifts and donations by public officials and organizations.
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Customs Appellate Tribunal Revamped for Faster Case Resolution
Karachi, Pakistan – July 7, 2024 – The Finance Act, 2024 has ushered in a significant change aimed at expediting the resolution of customs-related disputes. The Act amends Section 194 of the Customs Act, 1969, outlining a revised structure for the Customs Appellate Tribunal (CAT).
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