KARACHI: The Directorate of Reforms and Automation has completed the planning of the Land Customs Station, Afghan Transit Trade (ATT) and Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA) modules in WeBOC. However, due to the shortage of manpower in Pakistan Revenue Automation private Limited (PRAL) Department, the software development and installation of those modules in shape of programmes in WeBOC have not yet been completed, it is learnt.
Sources on condition of anonymity told Customs Today that the working of the Directorate of Reforms and Automation in form of up-gradation of WeBOC is badly affected by PRAL Department, as the preparation and planning of the WeBOC modules have been completed by the Directorate of Reforms and Automation, but the insufficient manpower in PRAL creates impediments in software development for WeBOC.
Replying to a question, sources said that skilled and competent employees of PRAL are leaving the department due to low remuneration package. Due to this the working of the department is affected ultimately, as newcomers need time to understand the technicalities of the system.
They further informed that the authorities concerned were trying their level best to complete the working of the development and deployment of software for up-gradation of WeBOC by the end of January, this year.
It is pertinent to mention here that FBR had issued directives to the authorities concerned in Pakistan Customs to complete the amendments in the modules of WeBOC till December 31, 2013.
