The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that all the Model Customs Collectorates will remain open and observe normal working hours on Saturday (November 23), 2013 to facilitate the trade and industry in getting their cargo cleared for imports/exports along with payment of duty and taxes. In this regard, the FBR has issued instructions to all Collectors of Customs here on Thursday.
According to the FBR's instructions, the Chief Collectors of Customs may coordinate with management of the State Bank of Pakistan and National Bank of Pakistan to provide banking facility through its designated branches on the said date to ensure the collection of duty/taxes. The port authorities/ port operators may also be advised to synchronise their working accordingly, FBR added.