KARACHI: The World Customs Organization (WCO) with the support of the Customs Cooperation Fund of China (CCF China) conducted a 4-day ‘National Workshop on ICT and AEO Programme’ from 29 January to 1 February 2019.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Collector of Appraisement South Surriya Ahmad Butt underlined the importance of ICT for improving Customs processes, outlining some of the initiatives (e.g., WeBOC and National Single Window) undertaken by Pakistan Customs for an efficient border management.
She welcomed the WCO’s workshop on the implementation of ICT and AEO programme that was aimed at enhancing knowledge and capabilities of customs officials and stakeholders in those areas, given the increased global thrust on trade facilitation and security, as well as new and emerging international dynamics driven by technology and e-commerce.
Around 50 participants from various divisions of Pakistan Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) including high-ranking officials, partner government agencies and stakeholders attended the workshop.
