ISLAMABAD – The Japanese government has launched a crackdown on export ofcars to Pakistan on fake/forged documents.
The Pakistani embassy in Tokyo has confirmed to The News that it is takingmeasures to ensure legitimate imports do not get affected by the strictsteps the Japanese government is taking.
Although commercial import of cars is not allowed in Pakistan, used carsare imported in large numbers under baggage rules and gift schemes.However, the Pakistani Customs system is not equipped to ensure that lawsare not bent or misused in these imports.
In December 2020, the Customs Department in Karachi found evidence offraudulent import of cars from Japan under doctored or fake documentation.Customs authorities in Karachi are working with the embassy in Japan toensure smooth clearance of genuine cases.
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If a Pakistani living in Japan faces problems or has queries regarding theexport of cars to Pakistan, they can contact the Trade and InvestmentSection on tic.tokyo@commerce.gov.pk for assistance.
