Customs Officers Association

@PIDEpk At the end of the day, it’s the decision of @GovtofPakistan who to appoint for running the Maritime Division & the administration of port authorities, & to set targets / KPIs. The buck stops there.

𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲: 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 Over 95% of Pakistan’s trade flows through its ports, yet inefficiencies and corruption continue to limit their potential. In this op-ed, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐙𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 highlights how underutilisation, governance gaps, and informal practices increase costs and slow trade. While reforms like Pakistan Single Window and PortVerse signal progress, consistent implementation remains critical. With rising regional competition and recent disruptions in Gulf trade, strengthening transparency and coordination in the maritime sector is essential for economic growth. Read More: brecorder.com/news/40414331 @nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PlanComPakistan, @GovtofPakistan, @MaritimeGovPK, @PnscOffical, @FaheemJehangir, @Fizzscreams #PakistanEconomy #MaritimeSector #Trade #Governance #EconomicReform

#WTOMC14 concluded this week, highlighting new approaches to key WTO issues, with strong engagement despite a challenging global context. The work now moves forward in Geneva.

March 1776: Adam Smith published The Wealth of Nations — a blueprint for how nations achieve prosperity. His core insight was simple: Nations grow rich not by hoarding wealth, but by creating it — through productivity, specialization and trade. Over the next 250 years, countries that embraced competition, openness and strong institutions prospered. Those that relied on protection and privilege did not. But Smith also warned: Markets fail when monopolies dominate, elites capture the state, and rules serve insiders. That warning is now global — and deeply relevant. Pakistan is a textbook case of ignoring Adam Smith. For decades, we have chosen: • Protection over competition • Subsidies over productivity • Privilege over performance The result? A low-productivity, rent-seeking economy trapped in recurring crises. The lesson from 250 years of global experience is brutally clear: You cannot build prosperity by protecting inefficiency. You cannot create wealth by redistributing stagnation. Adam Smith gave the world a roadmap. The nations that followed it prospered. Pakistan must now decide whether to finally do the same.

As far as I recall, the #export related industry was exempted from lockdown even during #Covid days. I remember Secretary Commerce Mr. Sualeh Farooqi heading a committee which would convey the names of such units to relevant local authorities, so they could operate smoothly !

There’s been a lot of uninformed debate around exports, particularly textiles. The global textile market exceeds US$ 1 trillion, in which Pakistan exports have a 2% share each year, while both Vietnam & Bangladesh have twice as much. The rational strategy is not to pivot away from an industry that provides Pakistan with US$20 billion each year— it is to upgrade and scale. While making our textile industry competitive would improve our share, we do need to change a few things around textiles as well … 1. Convert export of yarn & grey fabric into value added exports (garments / bedwear etc); 2. Accelerate ESG compliance of our textile units to improve our share in the EU & similar regulated markets; 3. In the made up category, move from low-end, unbranded items to better quality / branded products.

It is unfortunate that a cotton surplus country 🇵🇰🇵🇰 now needs to import substantial quantities to keep its factories running. An insightful analysis with innovative solutions … something worth looking at .. @ClimateChangePK @FoodSecurityPK @mincompk @PIDEpk @MusadaqZ @APTMAofficial @shahzadsaleem @EPBDT @ansukhera @Prac_official

@sHeHzad_aliii @FBRSpokesperson Looking good, officer 👍👍

Happy International Customs Day 2026! 🌍🛃 Celebrating the vital role of Customs in protecting society with vigilance and commitment. Proud to serve Pakistan Customs 🇵🇰 @FBRSpokesperson #InternationalCustomsDay #CustomsProtectingSociety

@AhmadJalal_1 @shahzadsaleem @SohaibTweets The fundamental question to be asked is, “whether the Govt intervention would act as a lever for growth, or a lever for control?” Anything that increases control must be avoided, while those which increase private sector growth must be championed.

Never ever think you are the only one facing hardships. It is in the design of things that each one of us shall be tested. All we need to do is to remain firm in our faith and Love 🧡 “And We shall surely try you with something of fear and of hunger, and loss of goods and lives and harvesting. But give glad tidings unto the steadfast, who say when a blow befalleth them : Verily we are for Allah, and verily unto Him are we returning. On these are the blessings from their Lord and mercy; and these are the rightly guided “.

@grok @dodhal1 @AbdulRehman0292 Is the country-wise break up of IT exports for past 10 months also available @grok ?

Pakistan's IT exports (in $M) from Jan-Oct 2025, with YoY % change: Jan: 313 (+18%) Feb: 305 (+19%) Mar: 342 (+12%) Apr: 317 (+2%) May: 329 (-1%) Jun: 338 (+20%) Jul: 354 (+24%) Aug: 337 (+13%) Sep: 366 (+25%) Oct: 386 (+17%) Data from SBP and reliable reports. Overall, strong growth trend.

Another New record for 🇵🇰🇵🇰 technology exports in a single month ✅✅ $386Mn tech exports in October 2025. IT exports is our best bet in solving our import/export imbalance and providing high quality jobs to educated Pakistanis.

@81ShahbazRana Alarm bells should also ring in the concerned quarters due to the disenchantment of highly talented professionals & the corporate sector, with the taxation situation & growth prospects of the country …

WB warns of Pakistan's failing growth model The World Bank said on Tuesday that Pakistan's current economic growth model does not support poverty reduction, causing income gains to stall, with poverty already at an eight-year highest level in 2024. tribune.com.pk/story/2568610/…

@ZulfiqarAhmed69 Anyone who thinks that Digitalisation is a magic wand which can cure all ills & transform organisations is seriously mistaken. It has to be used along with several other tools & mechanisms to be effective.

Always a pleasure to reconnect with my senior colleagues from @Pak_Customs 💕 Listening to @drahmadmanzoor about the ongoing Tariff Rationalisation, of which he’s the main architect, was a real delight !! Thank you Nazim Saleem sb to hosting us today 🙏🙏🙏

In war, truth is the first casualty !!

Over-regulation is stifling Pakistan's economy and people's livelihoods. The cost is just too high for the "sludge" it creates. In this episode of SIA Conversations, @nadeemhaque and @mukarram_ansari build a case for a productive regulatory framework. youtu.be/fwCwixIPzw8?si…

@Jimmybaloch It’s heart breaking 🥲

یہاں اک کھلونا ہے انساں کی ہستی یہ بستی ہے مردہ پرستوں کی بستی یہاں پر تو جیون سے ہے موت سستی یہ دنیا اگر مل بھی جائے تو کیا ہے ساحر

Importing medical devices into Pakistan is now easier with #PSW and #TIPP. From securing NTN and registering with DRAP to filing a single digital declaration, traders can manage all steps online—enhancing transparency, reducing delays, and simplifying compliance.

Value-added textile exports have shown remarkable resilience and growth, recording a 15% increase in 9MFY25, despite facing the most challenging period with record-high financial and energy costs. Thankfully, the pressure is now easing. As energy and financing costs begin to normalize, Pakistan’s textile sector is regaining traction and investor confidence. Global buyers are turning to Pakistan for apparel, home textiles, and finished fabrics, owing to our reliable, complete, integrated, and compliant supply chain. The potential for further growth is significant. The private sector must ignore propaganda, focus on enhancing productivity, adopt lean operations, and drive innovation & new product development. We also urge the federal and provincial governments to continue prioritising exports and to permanently resolve issues like taxation anomalies, delayed refunds, and regulatory bottlenecks. The Government of Pakistan (GoP) must honour its past commitments and support the private sector by providing an enabling policy environment, ease of doing business, and institutional stability. The government is also working on rationalising import duties on raw materials and intermediate goods—this is critical to support value addition, manufacturing growth, and job creation. Together, we must work to achieve the ultimate goal of taking Pakistan’s textile exports to $35 billion in the next few years—this is both realistic and achievable with the right support and direction. Let’s stay focused, act responsibly, and strengthen the partnership between industry and state. The future lies in productivity, innovation, and consistency—for a more prosperous Pakistan. @PakPMO @jam_kamal @AliPervaiz450 @IhsaanaKhan @DrMusadikMalik @81ShahbazRana @mubarakzebdawn @AajKamranKhan @TextilePtea

#PSW & @AlibabaGroup are empowering SMEs in Pakistan through #SMElevate. Tailored for apparel and Sports Sectors in #Sialkot, the session covers trade procedures, legal aspects, and export solutions to help businesses scale globally. To register: ow.ly/6rf650VP9lo

Pakistan Customs on Seaports clearing consignments as usual. Keep your dreams alive. Bollywood has taken over Indian Mindsets. Poor Padosi 😄