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PM Shehbaz Pushes for AI in Customs Clearance: A Step Towards Faceless System

  • PM Shehbaz wants artificial intelligence for customs clearance
  • Faceless customs system to be shifted to artificial intelligence
  • Review meeting chaired by PM Shehbaz on matters related to FBR
  • Implementation of faceless customs assessment system in other cities desired
  • Progress in digitization and reforms within FBR noted
  • Ministry of IT and FBR directed to improve faceless customs assessment system
  • Comprehensive strategy for track and trace system development directed
  • Faceless customs system at Karachi port terminals to be fully operational by February 2025
  • Central control room to monitor faceless customs system being established
  • Body cameras, tablets, mobile signal jammers, and CCTV cameras to enhance transparency in inspection system
  • Transparent recruitment process initiated for new customs system
  • Track and trace system implemented in tobacco, fertilizers, sugar, and cement industries
  • Increase in revenue from these industries expected with full implementation of track and trace system
  • Upgradation of web-based One Customs initiated under PM’s directive, design expected to be completed by March

Source: pkrevenue.com

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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