In order to facilitate the trade and industry in getting their cargo cleared for imports/exports and payment of duty and taxes, it has been decided on Tuesday that all the Model Customs Collectorates shall remain open and observe normal working hours on Saturdays till further orders.
The Federal Board of Revenue has directed all the Chief Collectors to co-ordinate with management of State Bank of Pakistan and National Bank of Pakistan to provide banking facility by its designated branches on Saturdays to ensure collection of taxes and duties in this regard. The port authorities/port operators are also requested to synchronise their working accordingly.-PR