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ollector Customs Adjudication Ihsan Ali Shah has passed Order in Original No. 124 of 2017 in contravention report no.56, reported by Customs Intelligence and Investigation, ordering M/s Charisma Catering, G-11 Markaz, Islamabad, to pay the evaded duty and taxes of Rs 39.405 million for allegedly availing concessions in viola-
tion of SRO 1125 (1) 2011. A penalty of Rs 2 million was also imposed on the company. According to details, M/s Charisma imported polyester and viscose fabric of assorted colors from China at Islamabad Dry Port and evaded duty and taxes by claiming undue beneQit of SRO 1125(1)2011. It was revealed during investigation that the name of the importer was not on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). The Regional Tax OfQice was conQirmed that that the importer is non-ac-
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tive and suspended on 25.05 2015. This fact dis-entitled M/s Charisma Catering from sales tax exemption in terms of SRO 1125(1). Collector Adjudication has said in ONO that, despite issuance of show cause notices and several opportunities of personal hearing M/s Charisma have not come forward to defend the charges leveled in the show cause notice. This establishes the fact that the importer is not interested to defend the charges leveled against him as they nothing to offer in defense.
Circuit-breakers with offending truck impounded by Islamabad ASO
DG Valuation issues Valuation Ruling 1205/2017
ASO impounds illegally imported cigarettes worth Rs6.6 million
LCCI flays Burma genocide, calls for urgent meeting of all political parties
Hyderabad Customs lags Rs151 million revenue behind target during August
ASO Islamabad took into possession the foreign origin circuit-breakers along vehicle | See pAge 02 |
DG Valuation has revised the customs value of non-carbon releasing paper | See pAge 03 |
ASO Preventive in pursuance of information received from Collector Faiz | See pAge 04 |
The LCCI while strongly condemning massacre of Muslims in Burma | See pAge 15 |
Hyderabad Customs has generated Rs891.370million of CD & Taxes | See pAge 16 |
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FST settles complaint filed by FBR employees Syed Sultan Friday, September 8, 2017
ISLAMABAD: Federal Service Tribunal disposed of Syed Sultan Abbas’s complaint with directives to relief provision to the appellant and hearing his application pending before the board. The appellant had filed complaint against Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). FST benches, comprising members, Syed Rafique Hussain Shah and Dr Nazir Saeed heard the matter carrying compliant about implementation. The bench lately had reserved decision on the case.
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he Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation, Federal Board of Revenue Rawalpindi, has taken into possession a non-dutypaid foreign origin used smuggled vehicle Toyota Altis Corolla car worth Rs1million including taxes and duties. The Customs I&I has lodged an FIR against the owner of the car. On a tipoff, the staff of the Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation, FBR Rawalpindi, intercepted the abovementioned car near a Petrol Pump, Sector F-6/1, Islamabad, with a fake registration No: AAA-462-SIBI having Chassis No: MRB54 ZSX 107056083, (1598 cc). On demand, driver of car Muhammd Tauseef Nasir son of Mian Imran has failed to produce any import or auction and other lawful documents except a photo copy of the registration book. As per import and auction data available with the Directorate General, no import or auction record existed. So a team of the AntiSmuggling of Rawalpindi Directorate impounded the vehicle and shifted it to the Headquarters, Sector G-10, under Section 17 of the Customs Act1969 for further verification of its import status and payment of duty and taxes and forensic lab test.
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he Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) Islamabad took into possession the foreign origin circuit-breakers along with an offending vehicle (Vehicle used for carrying smuggling goods) valued at Rs6.66million. The ASO staff conQiscated the vehicle carrying above said smuggling goods near GT Road Rawat. According to details given by Deputy Collector Ansir Anees while talking with Customs Today that on a tip-off received by sources of DC ASO that foreign origin circuitbreakers would be smuggled from Rawalpindi by Hino truck with registration No: 7796-Peshawar. To verify the authenticity of the information in hand, a raiding party set up a picket at GT Road Rawat and stopped the abovementioned offending vehicle. A thorough search of the vehicle led to the recovery of foreign origin circuit breakers. Prior to the recovery, driver of the vehicle and owner of the items failed to produce any documentary proofs, so the ASO squad impounded the smuggling goods along with the offending Hino truck. The goods conQiscated include different types of 16,000 circuits worth Rs5.56million while estimated value of offending vehicle,
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model 1992, is Rs1.1million. The raiding customs team was led by Superintendent Nasir Barlas, Superintendent Ishtiaq Ahmed Raja and Inspector Gulam Mustafa
Mehar and class-iv Customs staff. After taking the items into possession, the ASO deposited the smuggling goods into the State Ware House while an FIR has also been
lodged against the possessors of the contrabands items. The case has been forwarded to Prosecution and Investigation (P&I) Department for further investigation.
Islamabad Adjudication directs to recover evaded duties & taxes
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eputy Collector Customs Adjudication Islamabad Dr. Wajid Ali has passed Order-InOriginal in contravention case No. 27/2017 and ordered the Model Customs Collectorate Islamabad for recovery of evaded amount of duties and taxes of Rs2.25million with penalty of Rs50000 from M/s H&H Traders, Shop No.2, HaQiz Market,
Peer Wadhaee Bus Stand, Rawalpindi. It has been reported that the Directorate General Audit (Customs & Petroleum) Lahore conducted an audit of the imports carried out through Islamabad Dry Port and raised an audit observation vide DP No. 1427 and AO No. 43 (20132014). The Directorate General Valuation Karachi has Qixed the value of imported socks @ $1.66/dozen vide Valuation Ruling No: 309. During the audit of the record of the DC, Customs, Imports, Dry Port, Islam-
abad, for the FY 2012-13, it has been observed that 7,866 dozens of socks imported by M/s H&H Traders under GD NO.657 dated 28.08.2012 have been assessed and released at a rate lower than Qixed by the DG, Valuation, Karachi. This resulted in short-realization of revenue amounting to Rs2.3million. Accordingly, the demand notice was raised vide C. No: Si/Misc/Audit/DRRA/139/2013/1 69 dated 09.01.2017, but the importer failed to pay the same. Hence
the contravention report under the provision of section 32(3A) of the Customs Act-1969, Punishable under section 156(14) of the Customs Act-1969, is constituted. Accordingly, a show cause notice was issued to the respondents under Section 180 of the Customs Act-1969. On scheduled date of hearing, no one appeared from the respondents side despite having been granted sufficient opportunities of hearing, no one appeared on behalf of the respondents for hearing on
any scheduled date, nor any written reply to the instant show cause notice was received in this office, which shows that the respondents have nothing to offer in their defense, or they are not interested in their defense. The case cannot be kept pending for indefinite time period due to lawful limitations therefore collectorate is left with no option but to decide the instant case ex parte on the basis of facts and evidences available on record.
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Customs Court convicts four in gold smuggling case KARACHI: Customs Taxation and Anti-Smuggling Court Judge Syed Faiz Rasool Rashdi has awarded 11 days imprisonment (already undergone period) and imposed a fine of Rs 300,000 on four suspects when they pleaded guilty in court. The suspects were booked in a case of gold and memory cards smuggling worth Rs 25,485,880. During the hearing of the case, the investigation officer produced Muhammad Imran, Anila Muhammad Imran, Maheen Patel (father, mother and daughter) and Muhammad Saleem Garman before the court who moved applications for pleaded guilty and left them on the mercy of the court.
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Dg Valuation issues Valuation ruling 1205/2017
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ustoms Taxation and Anti-Smuggling Court Judge Syed Faiz Rasool Rashdi has extended physical remand of suspects, Muhammad Rafiq Khan and Muhammad Tahir, in a diesel smuggling case. During the hearing, investigation officer produced the suspects before the court and informed that the customs authorities intercepted an oil tanker loaded with 15,000 liter of Iranian origin high speed diesel. The diesel was to be supplied in local market. The investigation officer informed the court that the prosecution needs further investigations from suspects; therefore, the court may send them back to the customs department on physical remand.
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customs preventive collects rs 9,227m duty, taxes KARACHI
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ollectorate of Customs Preventive has shown outstanding performance during August. The Collectorate of Customs Preventive has collected Rs 9,227 million under the heads of customs duty, sales tax, income tax and the federal excise duty (FED) during the last 28 days of August 2017. Official sources told Customs Today that Customs Preventive collected Rs 2,354 million under the head of customs duty, Rs 5,447 million under the head of sales tax, Rs 1,180.32 million as income tax and Rs 389.63 million as the federal excise duty (FED). Sources told that the Collector Customs Preventive Iftikhar Ahmad has lauded the performance of the officials of the Collectorate in attaining the revenue targets and hoped that the officials would put up extra efforts to achieve more than the set targets.
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he Directorate General of Customs Valuation has revised the customs value of non-carbon releasing paper, art card/coated board/paper and light weight coated papers Valuation Ruling No 1205/2017 under Section 25A of the Customs Act, 1969. According to the details, the customs values of non-carbon releasing papers, art card/coated board/paper and light weight coated papers were determined under Section 25A of the Customs Act, 1969, vide Valuation Ruling No.826/2016 dated 06-04-2016. A representation was submitted by All Pakistan Paper Merchants Association, Karachi with the request that the existing valuation ruling needs revision as the current prices have increased in the international market. Hence, Directorate General Customs Valuation initiated an exercise for determination of customs values of the subject goods. The stakeholders were requested to furnish invoices of imports during last three months showing factual value. Websites, names and e-mail addresses of known foreign manufacturers of the item in question through which the actual current value can be ascertained. Copies of contracts made / LCs opened during the last three months
showing the value of item in question. Copies of sales tax invoices issued during last four months showing the difference in price (excluding duty and taxes) to substantiate that the beneQit of difference in price is passed on to the local buyers. Request was received for adjournment of the scheduled meeting, however, the All Pakistan Paper Merchants Association vide letter No.APPMA/CS/17/361, dated 28-08-2017 requested that
According to the details, the customs values of non-carbon releasing papers, art card/coated board/paper and light weight coated papers were determined under Section 25A of the customs Act, 1969, vide Valuation ruling No.826/2016 dated 06-04-2016
Anti-corruption drive launched by customs
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akistan Customs has started an anti-corruption campaign in the department, under which server action is being taken against corrupt ofQicers. Sources said that under the campaign, Customs Appraisement Chief Collector Abdul Rashid Sheikh and other senior officers are raiding different Collectorates,
Directorates and Cells. Recently, the Chief Collector along with Deputy Collector Imran Rasool have raided Collectorate of Customs Appraisement West and seized Rs3 million from ‘corrupt Customs officers’. During the raid, the officers recovered Rs2.7 million ‘bribe money’ from an Appraising officer and Rs0.3 million from a Principal Appraiser posted at the collectorate. Sources said that the Chief Collector is taking stern action against the corrupt
officers and officials, who are posted at Customs House and all the collectorates, directorates and cells and involved in illegal customs clearance process and also have links with ‘speed money mafia’. Sources said that the confiscated amount was given back to some customs agents after an investigation. These customs agents were of the view that they handed over this money to the accused Customs officers ‘for safety’ during the raid.
the letter for adjournment be considered null and void. All Pakistan Paper Merchants Association, Karachi and importers attended the meeting. The stakeholders were of view that the prices have increased in the international market and requested that the customs values should be re-determined as per the prevailing prices. The documents requisitioned were not submitted by most of the stakeholders.
pMeX index closes at 3,070 points akistan Mercantile Exchange Limited’s commodity index on Tuesday closed at 3,070 points. The total traded value of metals, energy and COTS/FX was recorded at Rs 5.607 billion and the number of lots traded was 14,630, says press release here on Wednesday. Major business was contributed by gold amounting to Rs 3.022 billion.
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Customs Tribunal reserves one judgment, adjourns hearing of 12 cases Friday September 8, 2017
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LAHORE: The Customs Appellate Tribunal will hear all the cases Day before yesterday, the Customs Tribunal’s both benches I & II did not hear any case and now the bench will hear the same cases after Eid Holidays. On Tuesday, Customs Appellate Tribunal single bench-I, comprising Member Judicial Muhammad Shabbir Gujjar, heard 13 cases, reserved one verdict in only one case of Deputy Director Post Clearance Audit (PCA) Lahore versus Qazafi Enterprises and adjourned all the cases till next date of hearing. The Tribunal postponed 12 cases of Ghulam Rasool versus Customs Multan, Muhammad Hussain versus Customs Multan, Khadim Hussain versus Directorate Multan, Deputy Director Post Clearance Audit Lahore versus Akhter Hussain and Company.
customs court approves bail of accused facing jail since four years LAHORE
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he special Federal Court of Customs Taxation and Anti Smuggling has approved the post arrest bail plea of accused who was in jail since four years facing charges of alcohol smuggling. According to details available to Customs Today accused Muhammad Farhad was involved in smuggling of alcohol from India. He was in jail since 2013 and 12 bottles of alcohol were also recovered from his possession when he was booked by the authorities. Lawyer of the accused argued before the court that accused is facing jail since four years while charges on him are very small in nature. On other hand customs lawyer told
‘No customs duties or boarder checking for pak traders’ akistani traders can use Kyrgyzstan as transit to send their products all over Russia, Kazakhastan and even Europe without any further customs duties or boarder checking. The government of Kyrgyzstan has decided to simplify the visa process for the Pakistani tourists and business traveler by launching the Electric Visa process. This was stated by Erik Aidarkanovich Beishembiev, the ambassador of Kyrgyzstan. At an impressive launch ceremony, the general manager of FERM Travels Saqib Gulzar announced that Kyrgyzstan wants to become hub for Pakistani tourists for the current summer season. Kyrgyzstan offers natural beauty, large lakes with water sports, and also extensive trade opportunities for Pakistani traders. FERM Travelers offer economical packages with online visa approval and quick travel to Bishkek through Uzbek Air Visa Tashkent. –CB Report
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the court that he was not in jail in fact he was on bail. He also said that accused has faced jail in these four years in another case. Government consular said that such elements are mostly on pay role of other enemy’s agencies so he must be in jail. Customs Court after hearing both sides approved bail of the accused. Bail plea of Muhammad Farhad has approved by the Customs Court against cash guarantee of Rs50,000 and personal guarantee as well. On other hand the Special Court of Customs Taxation and Anti-Smuggling heard 16 cases, including pre-arrest bail pleas filed by suspects. Most of the cases were adjourned without any proceedings as the parties and lawyers concerned did not appear in the court. Hearing of pre-arrest bail pleas filed by accused Abdul Razzaq and Salman were adjourned for new dates in next week.
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ollectorate of Customs Preventive Anti-Smuggling Organization, in pursuance of information received from Collector Faiz Ahmad, intercepted two Suzuki pickups bearing registration no: LET-15-4781 & LET-17-2819 and recovered 33 cartons from each pickup. The pickups were coming from the godown of Nabi Bukhsh, a resident of Quetta. A total of 66 cartons contained 16,500 packets of cigarettes worth Rs 6.6 million. Sources told Customs Today that Collector Customs Preventive Faiz Ahmad received credible information about smuggling of non-duty paid cigarettes. He immediately constituted a team under the supervision of Deputy Collector Muhammad Moazzam Raza. The ASO team
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he Lahore High Court has stopped the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) from tax collection from Steel Sector through special procedure. The LHC ordered the FBR not to collect Sales Tax from the non-paid taxpayers. The order has been issued on an appeal Qiled by the Badami Bagh Steel Mills. Justice Jawad Hassan heard the case in details in which counsel for appellant Muhammad Mohsin Virk argued before the court that, under the Sales Tax Act, taxpayer has a choice to
deposit the Sales Tax through common procedure instead of the special one. Besides allowing the Act, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is collecting the Sales Tax through special procedure through electricity bills. He prayed the court to kindly stop the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) from the tax collection through special procedure. After hearing the arguments from appellant, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has restrained the FBR from tax collection through special procedure. –CB Report
comprising Superintendent Nasir Minhas, Deputy Superintendent Mansoor Elahi, and Inspectors Gulzar Bhatti and Tariq Baig took part in the operation. In another operation, the Customs anti-smuggling squad recovered 493 bags of Whey Milk powder weighing 9,860 kilogram along with Hino truck worth
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Rs 5 million. In both operations accused persons failed to provide any relevant legal documents regarding possession and transportation of cigarettes and vehicle. After their failure Customs ASO team seized the cigarettes and vehicle and registered a case of smuggling against the accused persons.
Fto adjourns hearing of case till next date he Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has postponed the hearing of a case Qiled by M/s LE Topical Lahore against the Corporate Regional Tax OfQice (CRTO) Lahore until the next hearing. FTO Consultant Tariq Yousaf heard the case M/s LE Topical in which the counsel for the appellant argued that the CRTO has not released the refund to the appellant since three years. He said the CRTO has been collecting excessive tax from the company for the last three years. The company approached the ofQicer concerned many times for release of refunds but the
department did not pay it even after the passage of a reasonable time. Finally, the appellant decided to approach the FTO seeking intervention in this case The counsel further said that the delay in release of refund puts the burden on the taxpayer, adding that the RTO should make audit of the case and release the extra amount collected by it from the taxpayer. After hearing the arguments from both sides, the FTO adjourned the case until next date for further hearing and directed the parties to appear on the said date to present arguments in the case. –CB Report
customs tribunal rejects plea in seized Mazda, cloths case
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ustoms Appellate Tribunal has rejected the appeal Qiled by Ahsen Mehmood against Collector of Customs (Preventive) Custom House Lahore. Member Technical Bench-II Imran Tariq heard the case in details and passed the judgment
with remarks that colored picture of the impugned goods were presented before the tribunal. A total of 14 exhibits of the fabric and one of the container carrying goods were presented. These exhibits were examined carefully and seen against deQinition of stock lot goods. It was seen that impugned goods fulQill the deQinition of stock lot goods deQined at para 15. So there is no merit in
the appeal therefore same is rejected. According to the precise fact of case, the staff of Customs ASO was intercepted two Mazda truck loaded with foreign origin cloths near Railway Station. The examination was conduction in the presence of driver. On demand, driver failed to produce evidences regarding lawful imports and same were detained under section 2(kk) of Customs Act 1969.
After the complete examination the goods and vehicle the same discrepancies are founds and same were seized under section 157 of Customs Act 1969. After the Show Cause notice adjudication authority heard the case in detail and passed the order that two Mazda Truck redeemed to their lawful owner on payment of redemption Qine of Rs 1, 00, 000.
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ollectorate of Customs Appraisement, Lahore collected Rs4,336 million customs duty during the Qirst two months (JulyAugust) of current Qiscal year (2017-18) with 62 per cent growth. The collectorate collected Rs2,682 million customs duty during the same period of previous Qiscal year (2016-17). The Customs Appraisement overall generated Rs13,446 million during the corresponding period under the different heads of duties and taxes as compared with the previous year’s Rs8,592 million, showing 57 per cent increase. Collector Jamil Nasir lauded his team for collecting increased duties and taxes and said that transfers/postings in the collectorate has also improved the importers’ conQidence in the Customs Department. He said that prominent decrease in business cost has been recorded after appro-
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priate steps taken by the authorities concerned. “The collectorate is seeking feedback
from importers and license holders for making clearance process more easy and smooth at the dry ports,” the collector added. Meanwhile, The Collectorate of Customs Preventive Anti-Smuggling Organization has impounded a non-duty paid Toyota Noah van worth Rs 2.5 million. Sources told Customs Today that Collector Customs Preventive Faiz Ahmad received information that some non-customs paid vehicles were plying in the city. After receiving the information, m he constituted a team una e st ded hi der the supervision of u a l r i and Nas s l i e Deputy Collector i m t a u d tor J reased Muhammad Moazzam ngs i c collec t n s i o g p lectin sfers/ Raza. The team also infor col ved at tran h t d i cluded Superintendent impro a s o s d l n a a has e e Nasir Minhas, Deputy t h taxes a t r in to collec dence Superintendent Mazhar e fi h n t o c n ’ i s Abbas, Deputy Superinent porter partm the im e D tendent Sajjad Bukhari s m o t s cu and Inspector Nasir Saeed.
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fter opening various fronts on home ground, US President Donald Trump has finally turned his guns towards Pakistan, accusing it of ‘harbouring’ terrorists in the country. The person, who claimed he will shrink US role in Afghanistan during his election campaign, is sending more troops to fight Taliban and has adopted a hostile posture toward Pakistan under the influence of Indian lobbies. The economy of Pakistan is already in a shambles and his threats need to be taken up seriously. The federal government has discussed the possible fallout of Trumps rhetoric in the National Assembly. It is good omen that all the government and opposition members are at one page on the issue. May be it is Mr Trump’s policy to issue irresponsible statements not only to instigate chaos and political upheaval in various regions of the world but also create unrest in the US public. The government is already engaged in discussions on emerging geopolitical situation, economic cost of Trump’s behavior and emerging challenges.The hostile policy of the United States has the potentials to aggravate balance of payments situation, as the current account deficit reached $12.1 billion in the fiscal year 2016-17. However, difficult times come in the history of nations where they have to decide the path of dignity, respect and honour and would not afraid of paying a heavy price for it. The international financial institutions are subservient to the US policies. The new government would have been considering entering another loan programme with any International donor agency, but loans should not be the option to manage the balance of payment problem. It should be noted that every phase of life is transitionary and it will have to pass whether you like it or not. We as a respectable nation should take a lesson from Iran which has been facing adverse situation for the last many decades but did not bow to the US pressure. As a nation, we have to establish strong relations with regional countries such as Iran, Russia and central Asian states. We are not alone in fight against the US hegemony as several other countries are also in the same boat.
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ccording to a group of local and foreign experts, Pakistan has improved macroeconomic performance in the wake of large-scale investment under China’s belt and road projects and it is hoped the initiative will spur growth in various sectors of the economy. The recent rhetoric by US President Donald Trump will not affect foreign investors and companies have entered the Pakistani market to avail financial and strategic opportunities.The business and trade activities will also continue as usual despite recent change of
government in the country and political strife within various political parties.Economists believe sanctions and suspension of aid package are the main tools in the hands of the United States against Pakistan. Mr Trump will possibly adopt an aggressive strategy against the Taliban, ignoring the consequence of war in Afghanistan where an artificial government is in the office with limited authority in its hands. However, a strategy which only pushes Pakistan to fight with the enemies of the United States will not work. Pakistan has already paid a heavy price in terms of economic and human losses in the useless and thankless war. The
US administration has failed to recognize the sacrifices of Pakistan. However, despite political uncertainty in Islamabad, the local and foreign investors are taking interest in the developing projects. As a victim of terrorism, Pakistan will not allow any terrorist group to use its soil to act against any country. If the United States wants to end terrorism in Afghanistan, it has to develop infrastructure in that country and pour investment to improve the living standard of the people instead of banking on troops build up.In this scenario, Pakistan has nothing to do with Afghan war and should send all the Afghan immigrants back to their coun-
try. Pakistan has its own share of problems and has no intention to invite further troubles. India should also learn a lesson from the United States and stay away from Afghanistan. The Indian government wants to linger on Kashmir issue, which is not in the interest of peace in the region. The main issue of both the countries is economy. The way it has withdrawn its forces from Dokalam should also leave Kashmir for Kashmir and set up trade and economic relations with Pakistan. After years of independence, the Indian leadership is far from reaching a level of maturity and has no faculty to look into the future.
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FBR paid Rs34 billion tax refund ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has paid Rs34 billion tax refunds to taxpayers on account of sales tax, income tax and federal excise duty as well as rebates on customs duty during the month of August 2017. Official sources said that despite payment of huge amount as tax refunds the FBR would be able to cross Rs200 billion plus revenue collection figures against the fixed target of Rs240 billion as it will be re-adjusted accordingly keeping in view payment of refunds and rebates to the tune of Rs34 billion. Now the FBR team is busy for ascertaining full details about advances taken by the FBR and so far it’s confirmed that the last fiscal year collection was actually around Rs3200 billion instead of Rs3362 billion. “Without ascertaining exact figures, the FBR cannot devise its strategy to achieve highly ambitious and challenging annual tax collection target of Rs4013 billion for fiscal year 2017-18 which was approved by the Parliament,” said the official.
ASo uncovers tax evasion thru mis-declaration by Meezan trading co
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customs Appellate tribunal accepts appeal of customs department
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he Directorate General, Customs Intelligence and Investigation, FBR Peshawar, has detected a case of duty and tax evasion through mis-declaration of Rs3.2million by the M/s Meezan Trading Company, Gharibabad Peshawar. The Peshawar Directorate received a tip-off through Directorate General, Intelligence and Investigation, FBR Islamabad, that an attempt would be made to evade duties and taxes by mis-declaring quantity, value and claiming inadmissible benefit of the Fourth Schedule of the Customs Act-1969 and Sixth Schedule of the Sales Tax Act1990 in the clearance of a consignment carrying mobile accessories and other miscellaneous goods. Accordingly, a GD
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No.PPAF-HC-1125 dated 11-04-2017 filed by M/s Meezan Trading Company for clearance of mobile accessories and other miscellaneous items from Air Freight Unit Peshawar was kept on electronic monitoring through WeBOC. Later, after the clearance from customs, the aforesaid GD was blocked for further scrutiny. The confiscated goods were re-examined in the presence of the importer. Through examination, quantity of mobile accessories and other miscellaneous items were found in excess vis-a-vis declared assessed quantity. From scrutiny of documents submitted to GD, it also transpired that the amount of actual freight mentioned on the master bill Airway Bill, which was required to be taken in the assessed value under section 25 (2) of Customs Act 1969, was not added and included therein. Further, exemptions from payment of customs duty under Fifth Schedule to the customs Act 1969 and other import related levies like sales tax have been availed.
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ustoms Appellate Tribunal has accepted the appeal Qiled by Additional Director, Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation-FBR Lahore against M/s AlHusnain Traders and M/s Rana Brother and others. According to the details, Member Technical Imran Tariq, Bench-II, heard the arguments from the appellant and respondents, after complete hearing of the arguments decided the case and passed the judgment with remarks that the respondent did not join the adjudication proceeding before the tribunal so tribunal agree with the appellant and imported Aesosol Spray Paint is correctly classiQied under PCT Heading 3208. 2090. As per precise fact of case, on the credible information Director General, Intelligence and InvestigationFBR Lahore that M/s Al-Husnain Trader are involved in the importation of Aerosol Spray Paint and wrongly availing the beneQits of SR 659(I)/ 2007 by mis- declaring the
consignments against PCT Heading 3208.9090 against payment of customs duty @ 12.5 instead of correct Heading 3208.2090 attracting customs duty 20 percent. After the complete examination of the imports, customs authorities
charged Rs641,120 in taxes under Section 48 of Sales tax Act 1990. After the show cause adjudication proceeding was culminated and authority declared that importer is liable to pay levied duties and taxes and also impose Rs50,
000 as penalty. Being aggrieved from the order, the appellant Qiled the case before Collector of Customs (Appeals) who accepted appeal and set aside the Order-in-Original passed by adjudication authority.
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he Sindh High Court (SHC) issued notices to customs authorities and deputy attorney general and directed them to Qile their respective comments on a constitutional petition Qiled by Nasir Hussain son of Muhammad Ashqeen seeking release order of his Toyota Land Curser jeep bearing registration number: BD-3132 Karachi. A two-member bench, headed by Justice Munib Akhtar was hearing the petition. Earlier, counsel for the petitioner stated that he is lawful owner of Toyota Land Cruiser jeep bearing registration number BD3132 Karachi, he purchased this vehicle after fulQilling all the liabilities, however, ofQicials of the customs department seized the vehicle. He fur-
ther informed the court that he produced all the legal documents before concerned authorities, however, ofQicials of the customs
department refused to release his vehicle. Citing Secretary Ministry of Finance, Customs Collectorate and others as respondents, he pleaded
the court to direct them to release his vehicle immediately and restrain them from taking any coercive action against the petitioner.
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Assistant Commissioner-IR Nawaz to retire on Jan 5 Friday September 8, 2017
National Ashok takes charge as Addl commissioner-Ir after promotion
ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Nawaz, a BS-17 officer of Inland Revenue Service, is going to retire from the government service on attaining the age of superannuation. The officer, presently posted as Assistant Commissioner-IR, RTO, Multan, will stand retired from the government service with effect from January 5, 2018.
Mumtaz takes charge as Addl Director of Lahore customs I&I
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shok Kumar Chanchalani, an officer of Inland Revenue Service, has assumed the charge as Additional Commissioner-IR after his promotion to BS-19. The officer, in pursuance of Board’s Notification No. 2205-IR-I/2017 dated 17.08.2017, relinquished the charge of the post of Additional Commissioner-IR (OPS) (BS-18), Regional Tax Office, Hyderabad with effect from August 17 and took the charge of the post of Additional Commissioner-IR (BS-19) at Regional Tax Office, Hyderabad on the same date. Meanwhile, Muhammad Amin Qureshi, an officer of Inland Revenue Service, has taken charge as Additional Commissioner-IR on his promotion to BS-19. Muhammad Amin, pursuing the Board’s Notification No. 2205-IR-I/2017 dated 17.08.2017, relinquished the charge of the post of Additional Commissioner-IR (OPS) (BS-18).
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Assistant collector probation period terminated he probation of Malik Muhammad Ahmed, Assistant Collector (BS-17) of Pakistan Customs Service, has been terminated. The probation of the officer, belonging to 41st CTP, was terminated on successful completion of the probationary period with effect from July 10, 2016. Meanwhile, Muhammad Abid Raza Bodla, a BS-20 officer of Inland Revenue Service, has been assigned the additional charge of the post of Commissioner-IR (HRM). The officer, presently posted as Commissioner-IR (Bahawalpur Zone) Regional Tax Office, Bahawalpur, was given additional charge of the post of Commissioner-IR (HRM) at Regional Tax Office, Bahawalpur with immediate effect till the posting of a regular incumbent. –CB Report
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uhammad Mumtaz Ali Raza Chaudhry, a Pakistan Customs Service ofQicer of BS18, has taken the charge as Additional Director, Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation, Lahore on his promotion to BS-19. The ofQicer, on his promotion vide Board’s NotiQication No. 2204-C-II/2017 dated 17.08.2017 and 2242-CI/2017 dated 18.08.2017, relinquished the charge of the post of Deputy Director (BS-18), Directorate of Input Output CoefQicient Organization (North), Lahore on August 21. Meanwhile, Muhammad Awais Ishaque, a BS-17 ofQicer of Inland Revenue Service, has assumed the
charge of the post of Deputy Commissioner-IR. The ofQicer, in pursuance of Board’s NotiQication No
1843-IR-V/2017, dated 06-07-2017, relinquished the charge of the post of Deputy Commissioner-IR (on act-
ing charge basis), Large Taxpayers Unit, Islamabad, with effect from August 16, 2017.
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he Peshawar Dry Port has generated Rs631.131 million revenue in August FY201718 which has been Rs40 million less than the target mark but Rs43.321 million more than the collection of August FY2016-17. The Dry Port Peshawar collected Rs671.131 million to achieve the target collection mark for August 2017-18 while it was able to receive Rs 631.131 million. The Dry Port Peshawar received Rs587.81 million of revenue during the whole month of August in FY 2016-17. The sources at Peshawar Dry Port told Customs Today on Tuesday that Deputy Collector Dry Port Peshawar has directed the Customs staff at Dry Port to increase the revenue for monthly collection of September
FY 2107-18. The Deputy Collector has also directed the Appraiser to provide the consignment clearing data in order to determine the methods for raising the collection
of coins in the current Financial Year. Additional Collector HQ Dry Port Peshawar, when contacted, demanded that Dry Port Peshawar, being one of the major stockhold-
ers to collect revenue on behalf of the Federal Board of Revenue, establish hard and fast rules to reach the target revenue collection of the current FY 2017-18.
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Assistant Collector Majid granted performance allowance ISLAMABAD: Majid Hussain Gaad, a Pakistan Customs Service officer of BS-17, selected through the process of internal job posting (IJP), has been granted performance allowance. The officer, presently posted as Assistant Collector (Prob), Model Customs Collectorate, Islamabad, was granted performance allowance (equivalent to 100 per cent of basic pay) with effect from August 22, 2017. Grant of performance allowance will be governed through the terms and conditions laid down vide Circular No 6(96)S(BIC)/2013-14 dated 06.03.2015 and will be discontinued in case prescribed terms and conditions are not fulfilled within one month from the date of issuance of this notification.
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he Customs Intelligence and Investigation has confiscated foreign origin (F/O) different brands of chocolates and cigarettes worth Rs1.2million involving duties and taxes of Rs915621. Sources told Customs Today that following a tip-off received through Deputy Director Ittrat Hussain, the intelligence team, comprising Muhammad Siddique, Muhammad Saleem, Intelligence Officers (IO), and Sepoys raided M/s Asia Cargo Service, Railway Road Faisalabad, and found 500 cigarettes of Luvin fresh chocolate, 66-kg of gold chocolate, Luvin strawberry brand of 1000 cigarettes and 6,000 Tara Filter Khaini Pouchs. To query, clerk of Truck
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Stand Sajjad Ali showed a booked bilty No: 142060. On demand Stand Clerk could not produce documentary proofs of legal import or lawful possession of the recovered goods nor was found attached with the showing bilties. Therefore, after the examination, the customs officials seized the items under the Import and Export Control Act-1950 punishable under Section 156(1) 89 and 178 of Customs Act-1969. The seizure report was forwarded to the adjudication for further legal action. Meanwhile, The Customs Anti Smuggling Organization (ASO) Mianwali impounded five door jeep during an action near Toll Plaza M.M Road district Mianwali. The market value of seized vehicle is Rs26,20,320 involving customs duty and taxes to the tune of Rs18,20,320. Sources told Customs Today, that Deputy Collector Muhammad usman received information that some non duty paid vehicles are being used by the people and they are operating the same on the roads of the city.
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Multan rto issues rs300 million sale tax refunds during August
customs tribunal rejects appeal against M/s tabish corp LAHORE
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ustoms Appellate Tribunal has rejected the appeal in imported auto parts case filed by the Additional Collector of Customs against M/s Tabish Corporation. According to details, M/s Tabish Corporation imported consignment of auto parts. During the examination customs authorities found that imported items cleared wrongly and act of importer and clearing agent constitutes and offence within the meaning of section 32 of Customs Act 1969. Being aggrieved from the order, the Order-in-Original challenged before the Customs Appellate Tribunal on the grounds that impugned order passed in haphazard and perfunctory manner and without the application of judicious mine. Counsel for the appellant also argued that the impugned order passed without provision of sufficient opportunity of hearing which is against the principal of natural justice. He also prayed before the court to set aside the Order-in-Original passed by the former authority. On the other side, counsel for the respondent produce para wise comments and denied all allegation by the complainant.
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hief Commissioner Regional Tax OfQice Multan Asim Ahmad has said that Chairman Federal Board of Revenue Tariq Pasha will announce uniform policy regarding pending sales tax refunds in the Qirst week of September. According to the details, refund clearance up to one million will be paid to business community very soon and time period for the payments of income tax refund claims of more than one million will be set with mutual consent of business community and Federal Board of Revenue. Newly Appointed Chief Commissioner of Regional Tax OfQice Multan Asim Ahmad stated this during his visit in the Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Multan. One of the main reasons for delay in the clearance of these pending refunds and rebates are due to mistakes in the documentations and incomplete cases were put for Refunds. He informed that Regional Tax OfQice Multan has issued Rs.300 million Sales tax Refunds during August and further pending refunds will be cleared very soon to resolve this is-
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sue. President Chamber of Commerce and Industry Multan Khawaja Jalaludin Roomi told that only 0.9 million people out of 210 million population of the country Qile their tax returns and Federal Board of Revenue should broad their tax net of country to ease the existing taxpayers . He demanded that government should announce interest free loans and bond scheme to accommodate business community be-
cause their huge investments are ceased in terms of refunds and traders are in crisis condition. President MCCI requested that Federal Board of Revenue to simplify the sales tax registration, new tax registration and corrections in the tax returns. He ensured business community that Federal Board of Revenue will address their concerns over the pending rebates on exports, sales tax and Income tax refunds very soon.
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ederal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred/posted 55 Customs ofQicers of BS 17-18 with immediate effect and until further order. The FBR notiQied transfers and postings of following ofQicers: Baasit Hussain (BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Deputy Collector, Model Customs Collectorate, Hyderabad from the post of Deputy Collector, Collectorate of Customs (Adjudication-II), Karachi Wajid Ali (BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Deputy Director, Directorate of Intelligence & In-
vestigation, FBR, Peshawar from the post of Deputy Collector, Collectoratea of Customs (Adjudication), Islamabad. Ms. Ansir Anise (BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Deputy Director, Directorate of Training & Research (Customs), Islamabad from the post of Deputy Collector, Model Customs Collectorate, Islamabad. Asad Ullah Larik (BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Deputy Collector, Model Customs Collectorate, Gwadar from the post of Deputy Collector, Collectorate of Customs (Adjudication), Quetta. Ms. Saima Ayyaz (BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Deputy Collector, Collectorate of
Customs (Adjudication), Faisalabad from the post of Deputy Collector, Model Customs Collectorate of Preventive, Lahore. Aftab Ullah Shah (BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Deputy Collector, Model Customs Collectorate of Appraisement (West), Karachi from the post of Deputy Collector, Model Customs Collectorate, Gwadar. Muhammad Hassan Farid (BS18) has been transferred and posted as Deputy Director, Directorate of IPRE (Central), Lahore from the post of Deputy Collector, Collectorate of Customs (Adjudication), Lahore. Muhammad Nauman Tashfeen (BS-18) has been transferred and
posted as Deputy Director, Directorate of Training & Research (Customs), Lahore from the post of Deputy Director, Directorate of Training & Research (Customs), Islamabad. Imran Razzaq (BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Deputy Collector, Model Customs Collectorate of Appraisement (West), Karachi from the post of Deputy Collector, Collectorate of Customs (Adjudication), Quetta. Junaid Usman Akram (BS-18) has been transferred and posted as Deputy Director, Directorate General of Post Clearance Audit, Islamabad from the post of Deputy Director, Directorate of IPRE (North), Islamabad.
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Hong Kong’s retail sales value up 4%
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s value of total retail sales in July rose 4 percent year-on-year to 36 billion HK dollars (about 4.6 billion U.S. dollars), the Census and Statistics Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said here Tuesday. A HKSAR government spokesman said the pick-up was underpinned by robust local consumption demand and further improvement in inbound tourism. Looking ahead, the spokesman said local consumer sentiment will remain sanguine under favorable job and income conditions, adding the near-term performance of retail sales will depend on the recovery pace of inbound tourism.
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Border agents seizes $1.4M in drugs, capture 14 fugitives
Indonesian firm to pump in $1b to Vietnam coal port JAKARTA
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hong kong tax law change luring chinese giants t least three major Mainland Chinese entities are planning to set up corporate treasury centres (CTCs) in Hong Kong, following a tax change there last year, with up to 30 more firms considering the move, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has announced. According to HKMA chief executive Norman Chan Taklam, three central state-owned Chinese enterprises including China Huaneng Group, the State Power Investment Corp and China Three Gorges Corp are among the entities that have “expressed their intention to establish or expand their CTCs in Hong Kong in the near future”. Chan’s comments were contained in a statement published yesterday on the HKMA’s website. A number of other large Mainland corporations, including China National Petroleum. –CB Report
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They also arrested or took custody of 14 fugitives who were facing charges that included lewd acts with a child, assault, homicide and conspiracy. One of those fugitives was on the FBI’s top 10 most wanted list. Luis Macedo, 29, was turned over to CBP agents at the border by Mex-
ican authorities Sunday night. Macedo was wanted for allegedly participating in the killing of a 15year-old boy in Chicago in 2009. OfQicials say the boy was beaten, shot and set on Qire by gang members led by Macedo after he refused to show a gang sign.
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ri Lanka will cut government expenditure to stick to its 2017 budget deQicit target of 4.6 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and compensate for a fall in revenue, the top bureaucrat in the Qinance ministry said yesterday. Sri Lanka will fall short of its 2017 revenue target because of delays in adopting budget proposals, while Qlood relief after the worst torrential rains in 14 years pushed up govern-
ment spending. “We will re-arrange and cut some expenditure to meet the deQicit target,” Finance Ministry Secretary R.H.S. Samaratunga told Reuters on the sidelines of a meeting in the capital, Colombo. “Unless there is approval for more borrowing, we can’t go with the same expenditure we had targeted.” Sri Lanka has committed to cut the budget deQicit to 4.6 percent of the GDP this year. –CB Report
ndonesian Qirm Intra Asia Indonesia has entered a deal to build a coal import port in southern Vietnam, local reports said. The project will involve a $1bn investment to build a port with capacity of 15m to 20m tons of coal per year. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Intra Asia and Hong Pat Coal and Resources is aimed a cutting the logistics costs of coal imports from Indonesia. Intra Asia president director Justin Lim and Hong Pat Coal and Resources chairman Phan Ngo To Hong signed the deal. “The port will especially be used for cargo and logistics that will serve exports and imports between Indonesia and Vietnam, particularly coal,” said Intra Asia Indonesia commissioner LutQi Ismail.LutQi said con-
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struction of the port would facilitate the sustainability of coal exports from Indonesia to Vietnam, and would help fuel power plants in the country.Indonesia aims to export 4.5m tons of coal to Vietnam this year, said LutQi. “We hope that the cooperation will boost Indonesian coal exports to Vietnam,” he added. According to Vietnam Customs numbers, Vietnam imported 7.92m tons of coal in the Qirst seven months of this year, with Electricity Vietnam (EVN) alone importing 5m tons. The Qigure is expected to increase to 11m tons by 2020 and 19m tons by 2025. This is set to rise even further as seven major thermal power plants have been planned for the Mekong Delta region alone and demand from these is set to rise to 43m tons per year by 2030. However, many Vietnamese sea ports are ill suited for coal import, being mostly shallow draft, and capable for receiving only relatively small parcels of 50,000 to 60,000 tons, raising shipping costs.
canada’s gDp grows 4.5% in Q2 he Canadian economy grew 4.5 percent in the second quarter of 2017, the government statistical agency said Thursday, pushing beyond forecasts to the highest growth rate in 15 years. Analysts were expecting 3.1 percent growth during the period from April to June, but strong consumer spending and a surge in exports buoyed the results. This came after growth of 3.7 percent at the start of the year, when the economy roared back to life to jump ahead of Canada’s G7 peers after years of relative stagnation. This pace continued through June. By comparison, US gross domestic product (GDP) grew 3.0 per-
cent in the latest quarter. “Canada’s second quarter let the good times roll, so much so that the country’s national humility has almost everyone assuming that this can’t last,” commented CIBC Economics analyst Avery Shenfeld. “Just about every source of demand did well,” he said, adding: “Odds of a September rate hike by the Bank of Canada are certainly enhanced by this report.” Canada’s central bank raised its key lending rate by a quarter of a percentage point last month to 0.75 percent, responding to what it saw as “above-potential” economic growth. It was the Qirst rate increase since 2010. –CB Report
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by 2.0%, reaching £714m, their highest quarterly total for two years. For the Qirst half of 2017, exports were up 19.1% at £1,413m. The Construction Equipment Association, which represents UK manufacturers, said that the rise in exports can be attributed to both improving demand overseas as well as the beneQit of the weaker pound rate since the Brexit vote in June 2016, making
British goods cheaper for overseas buyers. The USA remains the top destination for UK exports, accounting for 23% of total construction and earthmoving machinery exports in the Qirst half of 2017. Exports to EU28 countries accounted 44% of exports. These proportions are broadly unchanged over the past year. Imports of equipment also showed further increases
in the second quarter, and are following the same seasonal pattern as the last two years, peaking in the April-June period and bottoming in October-December. In Q2 2017, imports showed a 2.6% increase on Q1, reaching £398m. As with exports, imports were also at their highest level since Q2 2015. In the Qirst half of 2017, imports were up 15.8% on 2016 at £786m.
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Port increases hurricane readiness in advance of Harvey WASHINGTON: The Port of Corpus Christi is monitoring possible impact scenarios for Tropical Depression Harvey in and around the Texas Coastal Bend region. As a precautionary measure for the anticipated reorganization of the remnants of Harvey, the port has increased its hurricane readiness status to Port Condition 4 (Tropical Hazards expected within 72 hours), in accordance with its 2017 Hurricane Readiness Plan. Download the KRIS 6 news Mobile App for live weather models and tracking for Apple and Android. Tap “Radar” under the main menu. As part of Port Condition 4, the port is fully engaged in general readiness activities in coordination with surrounding the communities, industry partners and state and federal agencies.
Nine ships take berth at port Qasim risk shipping was recorded at the Port where nine ships Express Makalu C.V ALP Miami, C.V Maersk Detroit, C.V Narmada, M.T Sky Globe, M.T Prothos, M.T Empery, M.White Purl, and M.T Karachi carrying Containers, Coal, Chemicals, LPG and Furnace oil were allotted berthing at Qasim International Container Terminal, Multi Purpose Terminal, Engro Vopak Terminal, SSGC Terminal and FOTCO Oil Terminal respectively on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Meanwhile two more ships M.T King Craft and M.T Miranda with LPG and Chemicals also arrived at outer anchorage of Port Qasim during last 24 hours. High side berth occupancy was observed at the port at 71% on Tuesday where a total of telve ships namely, ALP Miami, Express Makalu, Maersk Detroit, C.V Narmada, Porthos, Sky Globe, Iris-II, Empery, White Purl, Chemroad Lily
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Stolt Sakura and Karachi are currently occupying berths to load/offload Containers, Coal, Soya bean seeds, Chemicals, LPG, Tallow, Palm oil and Furnace oil respectively during last 24 hours. Cargo handling registered an upward trend at the Port where a cargo volume of 139,093 tonnes, comprising 121,803 tonnes import cargo and 17,290 tonnes export cargo inclusive of containerized cargo carried in 3,692 Containers (TEUs), 2,782 TEUs imports and 910 TEUs exports was handied at the Port. Plam oil carrier, Chemroad Lily sailed out to sea on Wednesday morning, white four more ships M.T Stolt Sakura, M.T White Purl, M.T Empery and Maersk Detroit are expected to sail on same day in the afternoon. –CB Report
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port of oakland approves shore power facility extension WASHINGTON
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he Port of Oakland has approved a $230,000 highvoltage cable system allowing more vessels to connect to its shore power facility, with the equipment aiding efforts to limit ships’ diesel emissions, the AJOT has reported. The port said that two successful trials of the mobile cableon-reel system have taken place and it expects the new technology to be put into place full-time by the autumn. According to the port, the 200-foot system will be put into force by Oakland International Container Terminal and will link up to ships unable to closely align with landside electrical vaults at berth. Vessels will turn off their diesel engines when plugging into the vaults and instead be powered by the port’s landside power grid, meaning that diesel emissions during calls to Oakland will be eliminated. Equipment for the new system in-
cludes a 10-foot-tall reel attached to a trailer, a mobile platform that can be used alongside any vessel and cable that will link up vessels to one of the terminal’s 18 shore power electrical vaults. The port said that the decision will accelerate the program that has aided the slashing of emissions in Oakland by 76% since 2009. Commenting on the move, Chris Chan, the director of engineering at the Port of Oakland, said: “We’re continually working to reduce emissions.
This is a way to build on our success and extend our reach.” Other initiatives aimed at reducing ship emissions at the port include converting ships to low-sulfur fuel when they near the coast of California, moving ships in and out of the port quickly so they do not have to be sent to anchor in San Francisco Bay, with their engines running while they wait for berths, and consolidating cargo on fewer but bigger ships to decrease the amount of vessel calls.
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port canaveral expects to exceed budget milestone ort Canaveral could reach a financial milestone in the coming budget year. Its projected annual revenue is expected to top $100 million for the first time ever in the budget year that begins Oct. 1. The projected $100.03 million in revenue compares with the estimate of $95.85 million in revenue for the current budget year. Rodger Rees, the port’s deputy executive director and chief financial officer, made that projection during the first of two Port Canaveral budget hearings on Wednesday. The final budget hearing is Sept. 28. Meanwhile, Harvey has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane, forcing mandatory evacuations in parts of Texas and the closure of the Port of Galveston. Gale force winds are expected to reach Galveston within 24 hours, and the port remains closed to all vessel traffic and commercial activities, a port representative tells Travel Agent. According to the latest forecast from Accuweather, Harvey has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane with 80 mph winds. –CB Report
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he South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) is getting ready to order Qive post-Panamax cranes from China, a move that represents a forthcoming transition to the construction phase of a new $762 million Port of Charleston (SC) terminal, according to The Post and Courier. The Qirst phase of the Leatherman Terminal will be ready by 2020 but will not be fully complete for several more years. Dredging crews in Charleston Harbor will increase channel depth to 52 feet. That and the new terminal are part of the effort to double port capacity. AECOM is 20% complete with the terminal design phase, but port ofQicials said there is a two-year lead time for crane delivery. The SCPA anticipates being able to
award terminal and associated construction contracts by next spring. Since the opening last year of a $5.4 billion Panama Canal shipping lane designed to handle larger vessels, U.S. ports have made it a priority to expand their capacity, too. While the ports in Norfolk, VA, Baltimore and Miami were ready when the new lane opened, other facilities, like Port Charleston, are still catching up. One of the biggest boons the new canal lane will afford the U.S. economy could be through American energy exports of crude oil, petroleum products and liqueQied natural gas. Yet construction of several of the ports that can accommodate that trafQic are still underway. Not being fully ready for the larger ships doesn’t mean those ports will lose out on that business altogether. Slater told Construction Dive earlier this month that in those situations, post-Panamax cargo ships
would have to carry lighter loads in order to enter those ports. That means the ports and shippers would see lower revenues as compared to a fully loaded vessel. The joint venture of Moss & Associates and Kiewit will oversee a $437 million expansion of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The Southport Turning Notch Expansion will feature new berths and post-Panamax cranes. The project will also almost triple the deepwater turnaround space for the bigger ships. Meanwhile, The deal will see Hutchison team up with NAWAH Port Management (NPM), the port management arm of the Pritzker Family Business Interests vehicle NAWAH (North America Western Asia Holdings). Hutchison has agreed to manage existing and future operations at Port of Basra in southern Iraq. NPM, was launched in partnership with Basra’s Moo-
sawi family in 2012 to establish a modern container berth at the port. Hutchison will assume oversight of day-to-day commercial and operational activities at NPM, operating under the name of Hutchison Ports Basra. NPM’s terminal is along the Shatt Al Arab waterway in Iraq. It services the shipping needs for a full spectrum of customers across Iraq – from large, multinational companies to local Iraqi merchants. “We view NPM’s operations at the Port of Basra as an integral piece of our expanding Middle East strategy and are excited about the opportunities this partnership creates,” said Andy Tsoi, Hutchison Ports’ Middle East and Africa md. “We believe strongly in the growth story of Basra, Iraq, and the Middle East as a whole and are delighted to have the opportunity to participate in and support the growth of the business over the long term.”
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FIA arrests one for blackmailing women LAHORE: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Circle Monday claimed to have arrested a man for extorting money from women by blackmailing them. Deputy Director, Cyber Crime Circle of FIA Punjab, Shahid Hassan told the media that the accused identified as Hadi was running a fake page of a medicine company through which he would get details of female patients. Through such information, the accused would contact them and demand money. He said a number of female victims contacted FIA for actions against the accused. The DD said an FIA team seized computers, devices and other material of the accused.
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uS to explore LNg export to pakistan ISLAMABAD
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he United States is keen to cooperate with Pakistan in the energy sector, said Counsellor for Economic Affairs at the US Embassy in Islamabad William (Chip) Laitinen. Addressing the business community during his visit to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), he said that many US companies were interested to explore Pakistan for the export of LNG, adding that the country could overcome its energy shortages by developing close ties with the US. He said that US was one of the
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he Indus River System Authority (IRSA) released 252,900 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 217,800 cusecs. According to the data released by IRSA, water level in the Indus River at Tarbela Dam was 1543.24 feet, which was 163.24 feet higher than its dead level 1380 feet. Water inflow in the dam was recorded as 133,600 cusecs with outflow of 155,000 cusecs. The water level in the Jhelum river at Mangla Dam was 1232.00 feet.
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istan has taken advantages of US’s GSP scheme as its exports to US were improving. Laitinen said that US wanted continuous engagement with Pakistan for economic beneQit of both coun-
tries and added that people to people contacts were important to realise these objectives. Also speaking on the occasion, ICCI President Khalid Iqbal Malik said that Pakistan and the US have a broad and multifaceted partnership in areas ranging from education to energy to trade and investment. “However, bilateral trade between the two countries was still not up to its real potential.” Gwadar LNG pipeline: Finance ministry supports sovereign guarantees Malik stressed that private sectors of both countries should be given enhanced role to improve trade relations. He said GSP scheme of US should be further extended for Pakistan and more Pakistani products should be given easy market access in US.
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he government has released Rs 723.932 million for the Petroleum and Natural Resources Division under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP 2017-18) in first two months (July-August) against the total allocation of Rs 2992.846 million for the current fiscal year. According to the official data, Rs 1.798 million, out of Rs 8.992 million allocation, have been re-
leased for exploration and evaluation of metallic minerals in Bela and Uthal areas of district Lasbella, Balochistan. While, funds amounting to Rs 722.134 million have been provided for supply of gas to various localities in NA-112 of district Sialkot, NA-132 of district Sheikhupura and PK-27 of district Mardan. This year, the government has earmarked Rs 415.807 million for acquisition of four drilling rigs with accessories for the Geological Survey of Pakistan, Rs 37.977 million for appraisal of newly discovered
coal resources in Badin and its adjoining areas of Southern Sindh, Rs 3.492 million for exploration of tertiary coal in Central Salt Range of Punjab, Rs 387.421 million for supply of gas to Baddhomali Town of district Narowal, Rs 300.402 million for provision of gas to various villages of NA-129 of district Lahore, Rs 250 million for gas supply to NA-04 of Peshawar, Rs 252.317 million for gasification of localities in NA-29, NA-30 and NA-31 of Swat and Shangla, besides Rs 614.394 million to provide gas to Union Council Srikot of district Haripur.
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arachi-based retailers increased on Wednesday the price of onion to Rs100-120 per kilogram from Rs80 a day ago. Its retail price started rising from Rs30 per kg about 10 days before Eidul Azha. Authorities concerned have so far been tight-lipped about the steep rise in the price of onion, which is a main ingredient of everyday food. Traders attributed the jump in the wholesale price to a slowdown in the arrival of onion from Balochistan as well as massive demand during Eid days. The vice chairman for Market Committee, Asif Ahmed, said the average price in Karachi Mandi was Rs110 per kg on both Tuesday and Wednesday. He said 18 trucks arrived from Balochistan on Wednesday as opposed to eight trucks on Tuesday. He said the wholesale price in Lahore rose to Rs90-95 per kg from Rs70-75 per kg a few days back. Onion was finding its way through illegal channels into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from Afghanistan, he added. He said the government has to allow onion imports as the Balochistan crop is coming to an end. The Sindh crop was affected because of rains. It was smaller this year partly because of the low prices it fetched in the preceding year.
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slamabad Chamber of Small Traders has said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was an important step towards new global economic order which would trigger growth in the third world, therefore, it was not acceptable to the developed western world.
The western economic model has failed to provide relief to the masses rather it has shifted the resources of poor countries to the western countries, while the Chinese economic model will ensure the development of the third world, it said. In a statement, Patron of the Chamber, Shahid Rasheed Butt said that The CPEC was an important step towards new economic order dominated by
China while would strengthen the Pakistani economy by boosting GDP, increasing exports and providing employment. A network of 3,218 km of roads, railways and dry ports from Gwadar Port to Kashgar will enhance the lives of about 3 billion people of this region. It will help China through Pakistan to do trade with the half of the world’s countries, he added. Shahid Rasheed Butt said that
this mega project falls into two parts that are transportation and energy. An energy master plan of power generation projects to overcome energy crises would benefit Pakistan. This project will open new business outlets for businessmen from China, Pakistan, and Iran. It will also provide a platform for cooperation in the huge agricultural sector and will boost the tourism industry of Pakistan, he
hoped. He said that CPEC was a historic opportunity for Pakistan, to place the country on a high growth economy, create jobs, improve and construct critical infrastructure and augment access to energy. The only thing required is determination to develop right applications and structures as CPEC has the potential to be one of the biggest economic assets of the future, he added.
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Iran’s aquatic exportations increased by 66% HONG KONG: The Nikkei Hong Kong Purchasing Managers’ Index, or PMI, for August fell to 49.7 from July’s 51.3, showing a worsening business conditions for the first time since March. A reading above 50 indicates economic expansion, while a reading below 50 points toward contraction. “Hong Kong’s private sector lost some momentum amid a slowing in Chinese demand for its goods and services,” said Bernard Aw, a principal economist at IHS Markit, which compiles the PMI survey. “Anecdotal evidence suggested that limited output linked to China’s environmental protection laws may have affected supply chains,” Aw added.
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delegation headed by Senior Vice President Khalid Malik from Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry visited POF on the invitation of Wah Industries Ltd. The delegation visited Commercial Units of POF including Wah Brass Mill, Material Testing Lab, Scrap Yard and Clothing Fy. Managing Director of Wah Industries Ltd Mr. Hashmat Hussain told the delegation in his detailed briefing that Wah Industries Ltd. is a commercial window of POF and its responsibility is to sell the surplus production capacity of POF in civil market and Wah Industries Ltd. has been actively engaged in sale of commercial products of POF for many decades. Member POF Board Mr. Abdul Aziz Sheikh welcomed the dele-
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he Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry while strongly condemning massacre of Muslims in Burma, urged the government to convene an urgent meeting of all political parties to give a strong message to the Burmese government. In a strong worded statement issued here, the LCCI President Abdul Basit, Senior Vice President Amjad Ali Jawa and Vice President Muhammad Nasir Hameed Khan said that Muslims in Burma are being burnt alive and beheaded that is a heinous crime, not only against the Muslims of Burma but against the humanity. “Business community is deeply saddened at the massacre of helpless Muslims in Burma and gives wakeup call to the sleeping international fora. Burmese government is supporting terrorism that could put the peace of the entire world on stake”, the LCCI ofQicebearers said. The said that Pakistan should have to stand tall on the issue of
massacre of Muslims in Burma as it is the only atomic power of Muslim world. He said that international community should be given a strict message asking them to act against the carnage of Rohingya Muslim community in Myanmar. The LCCI ofQice-bearers said that Rohingya Muslims silence of United Nations, Organizations of Islamic Countries
and global leaders is regrettable. They said that particularly member states of OIC should not stay silent and should come together and pressurize Burmese government to stop killing of innocent people. “World should not forget the truth that every action has reaction. If international community does not intervene in the matter of Burma and
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overnment of Pakistan has approved Certification Incentive Program (CIP) with an estimated cost of Rs75 million. Under this project financial assistance will be given to the SME sector to get certification for export purposes during the next 3 years. This was disclosed by Chaudhary Muhammad Ashraf Additional Secretary Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST). He was addressing an awareness session on CIP in All Pakistan Bed sheets and Upholstery Association (APBUMA). The function was also addressed by Engineer Bilal Jameel Senior Vice Chairman (SVC), Taj-ud-Din
Mansha Secretary General, Saheen Raja Project Manager, Imran Mehmood, Arif Ehsan Malik, Farooq Khan, Muhammad Amaar Saeed, Mian Azhar Majeed and Zafar Iqbal Sarwar. Giving a detailed presentation on CIP, Saleem Raja Project Manager told that there are more than 2.3 million SME’s. These units have potential to contribute their role in national export but due to financial constraints they are handicapped to get costly certification which is a mandatory requirement of all developed importing countries. He said that under this project MoST will provide financial assistance from Rs. 1 to 4 lacs and for this purpose they have to just fill a form. Regarding PCSIR, he told that it is one of the biggest and most credible R&D
organizations of Pakistan. Its ultimate objectives are to facilitate local industrial sector to resolve their technological problems. Earlier in his address of welcome Engineer Muhammad Bilal SVC APBUMA underlined the importance of Faisalabad and said that this city is the main hub of industrial and economic sector which is growing at a much faster pace.. He appreciated the efforts of the government to drag out textile sector from the persistence prices. He demanded that PCSIR should setup its offices and laboratories in Faisalabad to provide certification facilities to the local SME sector. Later Mian Azhar Majeed Sheikh presented APBUMA shield to Chaudhry Muhammad Ashraf Additional Secretary MoST.
does not stop the terrorism against the innocent people, a strong reaction could be witnessed”, the LCCI ofQice-bearers added. The LCCI ofQice-bearers urged the government to act promptly and convene an urgent meeting of stakeholders immediately on the issue of massacre of Muslims in Burma as Pakistan can activate the OIC member states.
5 members of wccI executive committee elected unopposed he five members of executive committee of Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI) were elected unopposed in the polls 2017-18 held here. Acting Election Commission and Chairperson WCCI Barkhana Liaquat through a notification issued here Wednesday said that Nasira Nomani and Rabilla Riyaz of Corporate Group were elected unopposed on two seats of corporate while Nuzhat Rauf, Salwah Yousafzai and Nasreen Aftab were also elected unopposed as associate members. The notification said that the election for the seats of President and Vice President of WCCI would be held on September 25 while the names of newly elected candidates would be announced in general body meeting to be held on September 28. –CB Report
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Mianwali ASO impounds non duty paid jeep from M.M. Alam Road MIANWALI: The Customs Anti Smuggling Organization (ASO) Mianwali impounded five door jeep during an action near Toll Plaza M.M Road district Mianwali. The market value of seized vehicle is Rs26,20,320 involving customs duty and taxes to the tune of Rs18,20,320. Sources told Customs Today, that Deputy Collector Muhammad usman received information that some non duty paid vehicles are being used by the people and they are operating the same on the roads of the city.
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The Customs House Hyderabad has generated Rs891.370million of Customs Duty & Taxes against Rs1042.080million target during 29 days of current month by August 29, 2017-18. So the Customs House has fallen short of Rs151million revenue. The department collected Rs176.638million as Customs Duty, Rs693.949million of Sales Tax, Rs2.500million as Federal Excise Duty (Special FED) and Rs18.283million of With Holding Tax (WHT) during the abovementioned period. The MCC Hyderabad received Rs891.370million of revenue during 29 days of August FY2017-18 and expects to achieve Rs419.720million as Customs Duty (CD), Rs597.980million of Sales Taxes (ST), Rs1.490million of Federal Excise Duty (FED) and Rs22.890million as With Holding Tax (WHT). The major tax sources include unit of Sukkur (OMC & Rima cooking oil) SWH, Sukkur Directorate Sukkur Dry Port, Hyderabad Bonded Ware House, State Ware House, Export Hyderabad and KPR (Zero Point) Huffaz Seamless Pipe
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State Oil. The Model Customs Collectorate Hyderabad, Anti-Smug-
gling Organization (ASO), also impounded Non-Duty-Paid vehicles in-
cluding four oil tankers Qilled with170,000 liter of smuggling Iranian High Speed Diesel (HSD), foreign origin Non-Duty-Paid cigarettes of different brands including Pine Light of Korea, Reds Virgin of England, foreign origin cloths and other contraband items. The computer sets, CPUs of Dell, hard discs, different GB DVDs, laptops and other items worth million of rupees were also seized during three months of June/July/August 2017-18. Under the supervision of Hyderabad Customs Collector Akhlaq Ahmad Khattaq, Amir Nawaz Hamid, Deputy Collector Dry Port Zam Zam Aman, Principal Appraiser Mashuq Ali Panhwar, Appraiser Ashir and Superintendent Statistical Revenue played an important role in the revenue collection, ofQicials said. It is necessary to mention here that the Customs House Hyderabad is using all available resources to recover the outstanding dues from tax defaulters and also taking necessary steps to generate more revenue to meet the collection targets set for FY2017/18. The ASO also aborted various smuggling attempts and made big seizures including non-duty-paid vehicles, different cigarettes, Iranian high speed diesel and other items worth millions of rupees while revenue is expected to come from the current auction.
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he Customs Collectorate has generated Rs 5.642 million from the auction of conQiscated vehicles and other miscellaneous goods. According to details, Multan Customs conducted public auction of foreign origin conQiscated vehicles and miscellaneous smuggled goods in Multan Customs House.
Multan Customs displayed banners outside Customs House to attract public for the auction process. Multan Customs presented seven various non-customs paid conQiscated vehicles during auction for public out of which six vehicles were sold successfully. These conQiscated vehicles include Toyota Fielder, Toyota Premio (G), Toyota Passo, Suzuki Alto car, Toyota Vitz, Toyota Mark X and Mitsubishi Pajero jeep. These conQiscated vehicles were sold out in Rs4.610 million during public auction. Toyota Premio got highest bid of Rs9,70, 000 during the auction
of vehicles. There was only single vehicle Toyota Mark X which was rejected during auction due to fewer bid from participants. Multan Customs offered 24 various lots of goods including used auto parts, electronics goods, dismantled vehicles, art silk cloth and others. Customs sold nine various lots of auto parts and other articles in Rs1.032 million during public auction and other lots of miscellaneous goods were rejected due to less interest of participants. All these conQiscated vehicles and goods presented in the auction were seized by the Customs Anti-
Smuggling Organizations in their different actions in the jurisdiction. Assistant Collector Zohaib Sandhila has supervised the whole auction process of Multan Customs to ensure transparency. Inspector Zia Bhatti and auctioneer Rana Muhammad Akram were also present in the auction process. Meanwhile, The Customs Collectorate will hold an auction of impounded vehicles and other smuggling goods. According to details, Multan Customs will hold public auction of foreign origin conQiscated vehicles and miscellaneous goods in Mul-
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tan Customs House. Multan Customs will present seven various non-customs paid conQiscated vehicles during auction for public. These conQiscated vehicles include Toyota Fielder (Model 2002), Toyota Premio (G) (Model 2003), Toyota Passo (Model 2006), Suzuki Alto car Model (2004), Toyota Vitz (Model 2007), Toyota Mark X (Model 2006) and Mitsubishi Pajero jeep (Model 1992). All these vehicles and goods were impounded by the Customs Anti-Smuggling Organizations in their different operations in the jurisdiction.