ABBOTTABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday launched the Shuhada Package to support the families of the federal government officials martyred in the line of duty, comprising cash assistance, housing allowance as well as free education and medical treatment. The prime minister, who visited the family of late Customs Inspector Syed… Continue reading PM launches Shuhada Package for martyred federal govt officials; resolves to eliminate smuggling
Tag: Smuggling
ACT Alliance for action against tax evasion, smuggling
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): The ACT Alliance, comprising 17 civil society organizations, on Tuesday urged the authorities concern to take concrete measures against tax evasion and smuggling which were badly impacting the national economy. In this regard, a meeting was convened by the ACT Alliance (Action and Counter Illicit Trade), during which the ACT Alliance’s… Continue reading ACT Alliance for action against tax evasion, smuggling
PM Shehbaz vows zero tolerance against smuggling,corruption
ISLAMABAD, Mar 29 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the government will not allow any political or bureaucratic interference in its move to curb smuggling, corruption, power theft and tax evasion in the country. “No political and bureaucratic influence will be allowed to interfere in this major surgery which we have to undertake… Continue reading PM Shehbaz vows zero tolerance against smuggling,corruption
Excise team successfully thwarts smuggling attempt
KARACHI, Mar 29 (APP): Excise Narcotics Control team apprehended notorious drug dealers Gul Rehman and Abdul Qadeer during an operation against drug peddlers near Fatima Jinnah Park on Malir Cantt Road. According to a communique, ten and a half kilograms of hashish was recovered from the possession of the accused. In Korangi, the Excise Narcotics… Continue reading Excise team successfully thwarts smuggling attempt
Smuggling of foreign cigarettes, betel nut thwarted
DG KHAN, Mar 15 (APP):Sakhi Sarwar Police Station claimed to have thwarted the smuggling of foreign-branded cigarettes and betel nuts into the country through the border. A total of 53 cartons stuffed with cigarettes with 145 bags carrying betel nuts were handed over to the custom authority after completing the legal procedure, it was said.… Continue reading Smuggling of foreign cigarettes, betel nut thwarted
NCP items worth over Rs 11 mln seized
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Feb 28 (APP):In continuation of operations against smuggling of non custom paid (NCP) items, the district police Wednesday recovered NCP diesel and other items worth Rs 11 million during different action. According to police spokesman, a team of Yarik police led by SDPO Saddar Circle Muhammad Saleem Baloch along with SHO Khubab… Continue reading NCP items worth over Rs 11 mln seized
Railway police foil narcotics smuggling attempt
PESHAWAR, Feb 22 (APP):Railway Police in Peshawar conducted a successful operation at Peshawar City Station, apprehending two women for smuggling narcotics via train. The suspects were caught by SHO Jamal Abdul Nasir and other officers based on suspicion at the internal passage of Peshawar City Station. Upon inspection, more than 2 kilograms of narcotics were… Continue reading Railway police foil narcotics smuggling attempt
Plugging loopholes of smuggling is herculean task: Dr Sajjad Arshad
FAISALABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Plugging loopholes of smuggling and ensuring availability of dollar at a stable rate was herculean task but at the same time provision of energy at regionally competitive rates was more imperative to catalyze the economy, said Dr Sajjad Arshad, Acting President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI). He was addressing to… Continue reading Plugging loopholes of smuggling is herculean task: Dr Sajjad Arshad
Non paid custom vehicles, other valuables worth Rs 482m seized in January 2024
MULTAN, Feb 14 (APP):Customs Enforcement Cell seized non-custom paid items worth Rs 482 million from different smugglers during January. According to official sources, Customs Department teams led by Collector Imran Sajjad Bukhari and Additional Collector Faisal Sahu raided at scattered places and managed to seize 41 non-custom paid vehicles. Besides this, different articles including mobile… Continue reading Non paid custom vehicles, other valuables worth Rs 482m seized in January 2024
Police foils smuggling attempt of non-custom paid material
DERA GHAZI KHAN, Feb 01 (APP):Police foiled a smuggling attempt of non-custom paid vehicle and other material during a special operation at Ghazi Ghat police check post on Thursday. In line with special directives of the District Police Officer (DPO) Ahmed Mohiuddin, the police is ensuring tight checking at all entry and exit points of… Continue reading Police foils smuggling attempt of non-custom paid material
Businessmen urge Cchairman FBR for measures to curb smuggling
Businessmen urge Cchairman FBR for measures to curb smuggling
Dera police seize NCP Betel-nuts worth Rs 4.5 m
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Jan 18 (APP):The district police have foiled a smuggling bid seizing a quantity of Betel-nuts (Chhalia) worth Rs 4.5 million during an ongoing crackdown against the smugglings of non-custom-paid (NCP) items in the district. Following the directions of District Police Officer Abdul Rauf Babar Qaisrani, the operations against the smuggling of NCP… Continue reading Dera police seize NCP Betel-nuts worth Rs 4.5 m
Police seized NCP goods, 3300 diesel in DIKhan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Jan 11 (APP):District police of Dera Ismail Khan have foiled a smuggling attempt, seized non-custom paid (NCP) items and 3300 litres of diesel during the checking of several vehicles in the limits of Paroa and Kirri Khasor Police stations on Thursday. According to the police spokesman, Following the directions of District Police… Continue reading Police seized NCP goods, 3300 diesel in DIKhan
Police seized NCP goods worth Rs 829 million during 2023
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Jan 02 (APP):District Police of Dera Ismail Khan during a crackdown against smuggling of non-custom paid (NCP) items, have seized goods worth Rs 829.3 million during the last year, said the annual report of district Police released on Tuesday. According to the police spokesman, on the direction of Regional Police Officer Dera… Continue reading Police seized NCP goods worth Rs 829 million during 2023
PM Kakar directs enhancement of Afghan Transit Trade tracking system
ISLAMABAD, Jan 01 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday directed for taking of further steps at enhancement and foolproof tracking system concerning Afghan Transit Trade. Chairing a review meeting over Afghan Transit Trade and anti-smuggling measures, he also asked for the formulation of an immediate mechanism for the establishment of an integrated transit… Continue reading PM Kakar directs enhancement of Afghan Transit Trade tracking system
DIKhan police siezed 2820 litres Iranian Diesel
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Dec 21 (APP): Dera police during successful operations foiled a smuggling attempt, resulting in the seizure of 2820 litres of Iranian Diesel and arrested one accused within the jurisdiction of Yarik police station on Thursday. According to the police spokesman, following the direction of District Police Officer Dera Abdul Rauf Babar Qaisrani,… Continue reading DIKhan police siezed 2820 litres Iranian Diesel
Customs foil drug smuggling, arrests two
KARACHI, Dec 18 (APP): The Pakistan Customs authorities made a significant drug seizure in the vicinity of the Northern Bypass, leading to the arrest of two individuals. Acting on a tip-off, the Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) intercepted a trailer traveling through the Katcha area from Sunday night to Monday, according to a spokesman for Customs on… Continue reading Customs foil drug smuggling, arrests two
FIA arrests 3 for human smuggling, visa fraud
LAHORE, Dec 14 (APP): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested three individuals on Thursday in connection with human smuggling and visa fraud in different areas of the city. According to a spokesman for the agency, the Anti Human Trafficking Circle launched a crackdown on human smugglers. Three suspects, including an absconder Umar Shahbaz, Mehak Babar… Continue reading FIA arrests 3 for human smuggling, visa fraud
ANF recovers 420 kg drugs in seven operations
ANF recovers 420 kg drugs in seven operations
PM stresses media role to highlight outcomes of drive against smuggling, power theft
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday urged the media to play its role to create public awareness on the outcomes of the government’s initiatives like the drive against smuggling and power theft and its benefits for the common man. The prime minister, in a meeting with a delegation of the… Continue reading PM stresses media role to highlight outcomes of drive against smuggling, power theft