ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a major disciplinary action by suspending nine officials associated with its flagship Faceless Customs project.
These officials were serving at the Central Examination Unit (CEU) in Karachi, which plays a crucial role in ensuring transparency and efficiency in customs clearance operations.
According to an official notification, the suspended officers include:
• Ms. Nazish Noor, Inspector (BS-16)
• Mr. Tayyab Hassan, Appraising Officer (BS-16)
• Mr. Muhammad Jwaad Rafique, Inspector/IO
• Mr. Muhammad Nouman Ashraf, Inspector/IO
• Mr. Usama Tariq, Inspector/IO
• Mr. Waheed Ur Rehman, Appraising OfficerFinance news Pakistan
• Mr. Ihtesham Fahim, Appraising Officer
• Mr. Muhammad Adnan Ashraf, Inspector/IO
• Mr. Muhammad Ali Aslam, Inspector/IO
These officers have been placed under suspension with immediate effect until the completion of disciplinary proceedings.
Previously, the FBR issued SRO 1156(I)/2025, amending the earlier SRO 1637(I)/2024, officially empowering customs authorities to reassign examination and assessment duties between the Central Appraising Unit (CAU) and Centralised Examination Unit (CEU).
This update allows customs officers to conduct random inspections based on credible intelligence, even after clearance, ensuring tighter monitoring of trade consignments. The decision reinforces FBR’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and curbing potential misuse of authority within customs operations.
By combining Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) and CEU, the FBR continues to modernize its processes — promoting digital oversight, minimizing human interference, and ensuring swift, fair trade assessments across Pakistan.
