Pakistan, Hong Kong Customs forge partnership

The Federal Board of Revenue hosted a virtual signing ceremony at its headquarters, where Pakistan Customs and Hong Kong Customs formalised a cooperation pact covering mutual help on administrative matters, The Express Tribune reported. The agreement gives both customs bodies an organised framework for closer working ties. Its terms cover sharing information and intelligence, keeping watch on suspect shipments and individuals, and assisting each other with enforcement of domestic customs laws.

The arrangement follows standards backed by the World Customs Organisation and reflects a joint commitment to firmer enforcement and to protecting the flow of goods across borders. Member Customs (Operations) Syed Shakeel Shah welcomed the Hong Kong representatives and credited officers from both sides with helping finalise the deal.

He said closer ties would support a durable institutional relationship and help the two administrations meet emerging challenges in customs administration. He added that the partnership would aid revenue gathering and smoother trade processing.