ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Dr Muhammad Irshad has said that World Customs Organization (WCO)’s theme for this year, “Data Analysis for Effective Border Management” is the fulcrum to define the role of Pakistan Customs in managing this gigantic task.
In his message on the occasion of International Customs Day, he extended profound felicitations to all officials of the Pakistan Customs, saying Customs fraternity, including Pakistan Customs is celebrating the day on January 26, 2017 with the rest of the world. He said that it is an acknowledged fact that border divides and customs connects. However, for dealing with multi-faceted and complex challenges at regional and international level, it is imperative that borders are effectively managed by ensuring implementation of effective and efficient controls and checks on the movement of goods as well as people. This is not only crucial within the country but also across the regional and continental contours.
He said huge influx of trade and passenger traffic calls for greater vigilance and effective management of all borders. It is, therefore, crucial to broaden the horizon, enhance the commitment and improve the efficiency of Customs administration through better performance, transparency and development of new techniques, simplification of processes and putting in place intelligible systems to cope with the variety of challenges and complexities. He said it is needless to say that, this necessitates cooperation amongst various government departments/agencies, trade community including public to exchange data/information with Customs Department for effective enforcement and risk management to thwart any potential threats to the country’s economy.
He said Federal Board of Revenue is highly mindful of the fast changing trade dynamics and enforcement challenges. Hence, it keeps on enhancing capacity of its human resource, professionalism and innovation to address the challenges in an effective manner. As in previous years, I am fully convinced that Pakistan Customs will rise to the occasion and with full commitment actively take the “Data Analysis for Effective Border Management“ theme forward with full commitment and ensure the protection of the borders of our mother land, Pakistan, from all evil eyes.
