FBR Hires Retired Army Personnel: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will employ retired junior commissioned officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Army. These ex-army soldiers will work on a contract basis to support customs enforcement across Pakistan.
New Digital Enforcement Stations Planned
FBR will open Digital Enforcement Stations in different places. New stations will be constructed and others will be upgrading existing customs check-posts. These centers will employ the latest technology to track the trade routes as well as to identify illegal activity.
The digital tools will assist The Federal Board of Revenue to monitor goods more precisely and raise red flags on suspicious movements in real time. This will enhance transparency and minimize smuggling, which will make the legal economy stronger.

Military Experience to Boost Operations
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) employs retired army officers, which introduces discipline and field experience to the customs. Their presence will enhance efficiency in enforcing and security in major entry and exit points.
FBR is shortly going to publish regulations on these units. The policies will describe the staffing, the use of digital systems, and daily operations. Such actions will guarantee the smooth running and efficient border control.
The step is part of a larger plan to modernize customs, safeguard revenue, and combat illegal trade using skilled manpower and intelligent systems.
The Federal Board of Revenue is also trying to create a smarter and faster enforcement system through a combination of technology and trained manpower. With fewer delays & better coordination, the system can stop smuggling before it spreads. The system can prevent the spread of smuggling with less delay and more coordination. The aim is to safeguard legitimate trade and increase national income.
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