KARACHI: Pakistan Customs on Monday revealed a historic revenue collection of Rs2.31 trillion, marking a significant 20 percent increase compared to the previous fiscal year.
Speaking on the occasion of International Customs day event, member Customs Operations Syed Shakeel Shah highlighted that the department is undergoing a massive shift from manual processes to a fully digital landscape aimed at increasing transparency and streamlining trade.
The customs digital presentation revealed a sharp up tick in efficiency and enforcement across all sectors. A total of Rs2.31 trillion was collected, with overall Customs Duty and Taxes surging by 48 percent.
On the enforcement front, Pakistan Customs seized smuggled goods worth Rs41 billion this year, while the department successfully handled 3.85 million containers.
Syed Shakeel Shah said that aggressive anti-smuggling operations have directly benefited the formal economy. By tightening the net on illegal trade, the country has seen a visible increase in the legal import of petroleum products, tyres, and textiles.
This shift is a direct result of a strategic crackdown on illicit channels that previously bypassed the national exchequer.
Member Customs Operations said that the modernization of the department through the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and the transition toward a “Faceless” customs system.
This digital transformation is designed to reduce human intervention, which is expected to curb corruption and improve the speed of business.
Key initiatives include the establishment of digital enforcement stations and advanced cargo monitoring systems to enhance the ease of doing business.
The leadership emphasized that the focus remains on digitalization and the promotion of trade through legal channels.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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