FBR Launches New Office to Combat Customs Fraud and Boost Revenue

Brace yourself for a game-changer! The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has just unleashed a powerhouse move by launching the Office of the Director General (Special Initiatives – Customs), a bold strike aimed at crushing the crippling issues plaguing Pakistan’s revenue collection! This crackdown targets misdeclaration, under-invoicing, and smuggling with unrelenting force.

In a stunning announcement via an FBR notification on Friday, the Competent Authority has given the green light to this new war room, which will be commanded by the Director General (Special Initiatives – Customs). Backed by two fierce Directors at FBR Headquarters, this team is charged with partnering with field units to unearth and eradicate weaknesses in the revenue system, ensuring no stone is left unturned.

This elite unit will lead a relentless assault on mis-declaration and under-invoicing, while ramping up the battle against smuggling. Their mission? To smash professional roadblocks, supercharge tax collection, and stop the massive hemorrhaging of revenue from the national treasury. It’s a no-holds-barred effort to safeguard Pakistan’s financial future!

The Director General won’t stop there—they’ll collaborate with other Ministries, Divisions, and Departments to tackle customs challenges head-on. Their arsenal includes:

• Forging alliances with field formations, government agencies, and provinces to tackle customs woes.
• Hunting down and plugging loopholes in the revenue system, with razor-sharp solutions.
• Wiping out mis-declaration and under-invoicing with precision strikes.
• Revolutionizing training at the Customs Academy Pakistan with cutting-edge courses to arm officers against these threats.

With these game-changing measures, the FBR is set to fortify customs enforcement and skyrocket national revenue like never before. This is more than a step—it’s a leap toward financial strength!