HYDERABAD: Customs Collectorate Hyderabad has installed scanner (Rapi Scan van at zero point Khokhrapar Railway Station.
Sources told Customs Today that after imparting necessary training to customs officials and devising a standard operating procedure (SOP) for the maintenance and operation of scanning system the scanner was installed on 19th November 2016 now the passengers baggage is being processed through the scanning machine.
Sources said that the installation of scanner at zero point is a big step towards the facilitation of passengers by using modern technology as per international best practices This step has not only helped in reducing the dwell / clearance time considerably by replacing the cumbersome process.
Sources said that due to provision of latest technology traders will avail this opportunity to enhance their trade activities in the region. Sources said that trade activities at Khokharpar will be enhanced in near future and these activities will also generate revenue.
Sources said that clearance of baggage with the help of modern and efficient system also help in further improving the image of Pakistan in comity of nations the passengers travelling to and from India expired their satisfaction on hassle free clearance of their baggage and appreciated the step taken by Pakistan customs for their facilitation.
Sources said that Hyderabad Collectorate will use all avaiable resources to enhance revenue generation. Sources said that the Collectorate adopted comprehensive measures to meet the revenue collection target set for Fiscal Year 2016-17.
