FBR Press Release

Federal Board of Revenue vide a Notification (Customs) dated 31-03-2008 has authorized the Frontier Corps (NWFP and Balochistan) and Pakistan Rangers (Punjab and Sindh) to carry out anti-smuggling functions within their respective jurisdictions. The powers have been delegated under the Customs Act in order to endure a greater vigilance on the possible smuggling of rice, pulses of all sorts, wheat and wheat products into Afghanistan.
The powers will remain delegated to Frontier Corps (NWFP and Balochistan) and Pakistan Rangers (Punjab and Sindh) till 15th May, 2008.