Islamabad, Mar 30, 2025: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced the Office of the Director General (Special Initiatives — Customs) to strengthen the revenue collection framework and curb fraudulent practices such as false declarations, under-invoicing, and smuggling.
As per an official notification issued by the FBR on Friday, the competent authority has sanctioned the creation of the Office of the Director General (Special Initiatives — Customs) alongside two Directors (Special Initiatives — Customs) at FBR Headquarters.
Although, this office will collaborate with field units to pinpoint inefficiencies in the tax collection system and take corrective actions where necessary.
In addition to addressing tax evasion concerns, the newly established office will focus on preventing misdeclaration and invoice manipulation while reinforcing efforts to eliminate smuggling.
These initiatives aim to remove procedural challenges and administrative hurdles that contribute to substantial revenue losses for the national treasury.
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Furthermore, the Director General (Special Initiatives — Customs) will coordinate with various ministries, departments, and governmental divisions on customs-related affairs as needed.
Key Responsibilities of the Director General / Directors (Special Initiatives — Customs):
- Enhanced Coordination: The Director General and respective directors will establish efficient information-sharing channels with field formations, ministries, provincial bodies, and other relevant authorities on customs-related concerns.
- Identifying Systemic Issues: They will analyze and address weaknesses within the revenue collection system and propose effective solutions to seal any loopholes.
- Combating Tax Evasion: The office will implement strategies to curb misdeclaration and fraudulent invoicing practices, ensuring fair and accurate tax compliance.
- Training & Awareness: The department will collaborate with the Customs Academy of Pakistan to design specialized training programs and workshops aimed at educating customs officials about combating misdeclaration and under-invoicing.
However, these measures reflect the FBR’s commitment to modernizing customs operations and reinforcing tax collection procedures to boost national revenue while eliminating illicit trade practices.
