ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established a new customs station at the Pakistan-Iran border to streamline the handling of personal baggage for passengers entering the country from Iran. The move is aimed at improving border management and ensuring smoother processing for travelers.
According to an official notification issued through SRO 530(I)/2026, the FBR has amended earlier regulations under SRO 102(I)/83 to formally notify the establishment of the new facility. The customs station, named Jeerak, has been set up in District Panjgur of Balochistan and will specifically deal with the clearance and inspection of passengers’ personal belongings.
Officials clarified that the facility is limited to baggage handling and does not directly cater to commercial cargo operations. The initiative is expected to enhance efficiency, reduce delays, and ensure better compliance with customs regulations for individuals crossing the border.
The development follows broader efforts by the government to strengthen legal trade and border infrastructure with neighboring Iran. In January 2025, authorities inaugurated a new crossing point in the Kohak Cheedgi area of Panjgur to promote formal trade channels and curb smuggling activities. This crossing marked the fourth official trade route between Pakistan and Iran, highlighting growing economic cooperation between the two countries.
With the addition of the Jeerak customs station, the government aims to further improve border facilitation, support regional connectivity, and provide greater convenience to travelers while maintaining strict regulatory oversight.
