The Ajk and Kashmir government has intensified enforcement measures to curb the smuggling of unpaid cigarettes in Pakistan, especially during Eid holidays. The authorities imposed Article 144 from March 31 to April 2 to prevent illegal activities, following intelligence reports that smugglers are planning to exploit the holiday period to transfer illegal cigarette shipments from … Read more
Islamabad: The Federal Revenue Council (FBR) inaugurated the office of the Director General (Special Initiatives-Customs) to address critical issues in the country’s revenue collection system, with a focus on eliminating the wrong activities of the sinner and threatening activities. A recent FBR notification, issued on Friday, reveals that the establishment of this office has been … Read more
The Grand Tax Office (FBR) Federal Council (FBR) revealed a smuggling ring involved in lushing black money and tax evasion through the trading of luxurious watches, according to a report issued by a special TV channel. The Grand Tax Office (LTO) raided three upscale outlets in Karachi, accusing them of massive tax evasion and violations … Read more
A sophisticated fuel oil smuggling network that some experts believe generates at least $1 billion annually for Iran and its agents has flourished in Iraq since Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani took office in 2022, five informed sources told Reuters. The operation exploits a government policy under which Iraq allocates fuel oil to asphalt plants … Read more
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated an investigation into seven customs officials at Islamabad International Airport over allegations of facilitating the smuggling of night vision and thermal imaging equipment into Pakistan. According to a report by BR, FBR has directed the Islamabad Airport Collector to investigate the accused officials for their alleged involvement … Read more