Customs
20 FBR-Supplied Computers Disappear from Karachi Customs House
Twenty brand-new computers allotted to Customs Appraisement East have gone missing from the Customs House Karachi store room, prompting a formal inquiry referred to the…
Senate Demands Immediate Tax Cuts on Imported Mobile Phones as 40M Crypto Accounts Surface
Today, the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat raised serious alarms over Pakistan’s digital taxation policies. Chaired by Senator Rana Mahmood-ul-Hassan, the panel demanded an…
Pakistan Customs Seizes a PS5 & 29 Cameras at Karachi Airport Sparking Fierce Online Debate
On Saturday, Pakistan Customs intercepted a passenger at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport. Authorities seized a massive haul of undeclared commercial electronics. This operation immediately triggered…
Pakistan Customs Revises Import Valuation for Smartwatches & Wearables
The Directorate General of Customs Valuation recently revised the customs values for imported non-GSM smartwatches, smart bands, and smart rings from all origins. Authorities issued…
FBR Deploys Confiscated Luxury Cars for Anti-Smuggling Operations
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) recently updated its operational fleet policy. Effective April 1, 2026, the board allows its Anti-Smuggling and Enforcement units to…
Customs Seizes Rs. 58 Million Gold and Luxury Goods at Karachi Airport
Pakistan Customs has seized gold jewellery and high-end luxury items worth Rs. 58 million from a passenger arriving at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, in a…
PTA Tax Rates for Imported Google Pixel Models Massively Drop in Pakistan
The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has officially released the new Valuation Ruling. Significantly, while iPhone and Samsung users saw great reductions, the Google…
Major Customs Raid in Peshawar Recovers Goods and Vehicles Worth Rs. 170 Million
In a significant crackdown against smuggling and illicit trade, Customs Enforcement Peshawar has successfully seized smuggled goods and vehicles valued at Rs. 170 million. The…
PTA Tax Rates for Imported Samsung Smartphones Massively Drop in Pakistan
The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has officially released the new Valuation Ruling. Significantly, this update brings even better news for Samsung users than…
PTA Tax Rates for Imported iPhones Massively Drop in Pakistan
The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has officially released the new Valuation Ruling. The ruling, issued this week, drastically changes how taxes are calculated…
FBR Revises Customs Values on Motorcycle Parts from China
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has fixed new customs values on the import of motorcycle parts from China, aiming to bring duty assessment in…
Public Accounts Committee Uncovers Billions Lost Due to FBR Tax and Customs Failures
Lawmakers have revealed massive revenue losses running into billions of rupees after serious failures by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in tax recovery, customs…
FBR Updates Customs Values for 62 Used Phone Models
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially revised the customs values for the import of old and used mobile phones. The Directorate General of…
