KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Vice President Shabbir Mansha Churra lauded the role of Member Customs Operation Mukarram Jah Ansari in releasing struck-up consignments at ports.
According to the FPCCI letter to its member trade bodies, consequent upon the issuance of SBP Circular No 11/2022 dated July 5, 2022, a huge volume of shipments were reportedly stuck-up at the ports after which it started an exercise with SBP to resolve the issue
The arrangements were made for stuck-up consignments pertaining to Chapter 84/85 of the Pakistan Customs Tariff. Due to these arrangements, considerable relief was provided to the stakeholders.
The FPCCI letter dated September 28, 2022, was issued for the guidance of the trade bodies wherein it was pointed out that in case there is any reservation the FPCCI may be informed for resolution of the case.
The FPCCI, however, pointed out that the arrangements are specifically for the stuck-up consignments lying at the port and for fresh shipments, the trade bodies are advised to follow the guideline as contained in SBP Circular No. 11/2022 dated July 5, 2022.
