ISLAMABAD: PM Imran Khan takes an unprecedented decision linked with Pakistan customs.
On PM Khan special directions PTI government has decided to establish a Customs Authority and develop a pool to collect data and information regarding smuggling and similar mechanisms, to curb the inflow of non-duty paid items in the country.
The decision was taken by Prime Minister Imran Khan while chairing a high-level meeting on Thursday.
Briefing the media about the meeting, Special Assistant to PM on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said that a joint data bank would be developed in consultation with all agencies and departments posted in districts that were part of erstwhile FATA and bordering areas of Balochistan.
The special assistant said that the current system worked in isolation and all the relevant departments operated in silos without any coordination – possibly shying to share information with each other.