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FCA performance: FBR rejects APTMA’s concerns

Pakistan Published 30 October 2026, 06:30 · archived 30 Oct 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has out rightly rejected figures submitted by All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) regarding Customs clearance time/delays after implementation of the new Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA). According to the FBR, responding to concerns raised by the APTMA regarding clearance delays, valuation disputes and laboratory referrals, FBR stated that the performance figures cited in the representation largely relate to the initial months of implementation and do not fully reflect subsequent improvements. Average Customs clearance time has declined...

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