HeadlinesFBR defends Faceless Customs Assessment, cites 30% rise in revenue
System was designed to eliminate collusion between traders; the mechanism of FCA is not responsible for delays clearance process- Chairman FBR
Sep 15, 2025
Ghulam Abbas
The writer is a member of the staff at the Islamabad Bureau. He can be reached at [email protected]
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