KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs Exports, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim (PMBQ) foiled an attempt to smuggle huge quantity of jaggery (Gur) to the United States. This export is prohibited under the Export Policy Order 2022, aiming to regulate and control the export of specific commodities.
A piece of credible information was communicated by Collector Exports Saadia Sheeraz to Additional Collector Zehra Tahir Naqvi about an illegal attempt by a local exporter.
The concerned exporter, identified as M/s Dream Food Industries (NTN: 6879421), in collaboration with Customs Clearing Agent G.S.S. Traders, had filed Export Goods Declaration (GD) No. KPPE-SB-166346-16-01-2025. The declaration listed a range of miscellaneous food items such as fried onions, spices, dried fruits, and soft drinks, alongside household goods like non-stick frying pans.
Upon receiving the tip-off, Usman Hameed Butt, Deputy Collector (Exports) PMBQ, quickly assembled a team of examination officers to inspect the consignment thoroughly. During the meticulous 100 percent examination of the container (bearing No. TLLU5365965), the team unearthed 6,009 kilograms of jaggery (Gur) concealed at the far corners of the container.
In light of the discovery of the banned goods, the consignment was promptly confiscated, and a contravention case was initiated against both the exporter and the clearing agent.
The Collectorate is currently conducting a detailed investigation to identify and hold accountable all individuals involved in this transgression.
