- FBR completes Phase-1 of FCAS implementation on December 30, 2024, in Karachi
- FCAS developed indigenously without foreign aid, showing results in under two weeks
- System led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to modernize Pakistan’s customs processes
- Implemented at Karachi ports, FCAS improves container clearance efficiency by 39% and reduces importer harassment by 83%
- Karachi ports manage about 80% of Pakistan’s trade, highlighting the significant impact of FCAS
- Finance Minister praises FCAS for reducing corruption and enhancing appraisement process efficiency
- FCAS automates customs procedures, ensuring transparency and minimizing human intervention
- Automated Risk Management System selects consignments for processing at Karachi’s ports
- Goods declaration documents are randomly distributed and processed on a first-in, first-out basis
- FCAS reduces average container dwell time at ports from 108 hours to 66 hours
- System integrated with FBR’s WeBOC platform aligns with modern trade facilitation standards
- FCAS leads to an 86% reduction in examination cases and an 83% decrease in document submission cases
- Over 21,380 goods declarations filed between December 16 and 27, reflecting a 7% increase post-automation
- Cases marked for assessment drop by 30%, indicating reduced corruption risks
- Government collects significant revenue following FCAS implementation
Source: pkrevenue.com
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