MULTAN: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement has recorded a strong revenue performance for March in the fiscal year 2024-25, despite recent structural reforms that shifted several high-revenue segments out of its jurisdiction.
According to official data, Multan Customs collected Rs105.14 million in Customs Duty against a target of Rs89 million, surpassing it by over 18 percent. This achievement is notable given the challenges posed by the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) ongoing Customs reform programme, which aims to improve transparency, decentralize operations, and streamline revenue collection.
In addition to Customs Duty, Multan Customs also collected Rs1.6 million in Sales Tax, Rs0.5 million in Income Tax, and Rs0.4 million under Federal Excise Duty (FED), bringing the total revenue collection for the month to Rs107.64 million.
These collections reflect the department’s increased efforts in monitoring imports and exports, enhancing enforcement, and improving compliance among traders and businesses.
Officials have adopted data-driven inspections, intensified checks against smuggling and under-invoicing, and strengthened coordination with other regulatory agencies to maintain revenue momentum under the new operational framework.
The reforms, which included the transfer of major segments such as oil and bulk cargo to other jurisdictions, have reduced Multan’s traditional revenue base.
However, the department has refocused its strategy on sectors still under its control, including agriculture-related imports, regional trade, and smaller manufacturing units.
A senior official noted that surpassing the Customs Duty target demonstrates the Collectorate’s adaptability and commitment to its fiscal responsibilities.
With FBR continuing to assign revised revenue tasks to Multan Customs under the restructured model, the department is expected to rely on technology integration, strategic enforcement, and stakeholder engagement to ensure sustainable revenue performance in the coming months.
