ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a new system for the Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Risk Management. The new directorate will have its headquarters in Islamabad, with regional offices in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, and Islamabad.
It will also operate two specialized units: a Risk Management Unit and a Cross-border Currency Movement Wing, aimed at enhancing surveillance and enforcement.
According to a news report, the Director General of Customs Intelligence will have national authority and will report directly to the FBR. The responsibilities of the Director General include tackling smuggling, curbing money laundering, identifying irregularities in imports and exports, implementing risk management strategies, and leading intelligence gathering efforts.
Regional directors will have authority within their respective provinces to conduct operations against smuggling, tax evasion, and other illicit activities.
The Risk Management Unit will operate nationwide, focusing on identifying and mitigating risks in imports and exports. Additionally, the Cross-border Currency Movement Wing will focus on preventing illegal currency movement across Pakistan’s borders.
All resources, employees, and budgets from the previous Customs Intelligence offices have been transferred to the new Directorate General. The FBR has also set up a special committee to resolve any issues arising from the new system’s implementation. The committee is expected to submit a report within 30 days.
