Shippo Faces Rs117 Million Customs Case; Factory Fire Erupts

Pakistan Customs has initiated legal action against Shippo Private Limited, an industrial enterprise based in the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) Risalpur, after an official audit revealed a major inventory deficit linked to suspected duty and tax evasion amounting to nearly Rs117 million.

According to reports, the Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, Peshawar, filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the company on November 6, 2026, after carrying out a targeted examination of its business activities.

The inquiry originated when customs officials intercepted a shipment imported by Shippo at Karachi Port. The Directorate of Transit Trade reportedly discovered discrepancies between the consignment's contents and the goods permitted under the company's industrial licence.

The shipment was stopped for inspection before customs authorities could grant transhipment clearance for its onward movement to EPZ Risalpur. Authorities in Karachi later lodged another FIR concerning the alleged violations surrounding the import.

In the aftermath, customs personnel in Peshawar examined the company's inventory and discovered a considerable gap in recorded stock, prompting suspicions that government duties and taxes may have been deliberately avoided.

Separately, a fire erupted at Shippo's facility on November 8, just 48 hours after the second FIR had been registered.

Officials stated that the incident's origin and circumstances remained undetermined, with the relevant zone administration expected to investigate the matter under established procedures.

Pakistan Customs maintained that the case would proceed through the legal system, reaffirming its commitment to enforcing import regulations and safeguarding public revenue.