By Special Reporter
LAHORE: The Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (East), Lahore, under the leadership of Collector Mehreen Nasim and Additional Collector Pirzada Muhammad Omar Qasmi, has recorded an impressive 26.94% increase in net revenue collection for the fiscal year 2024-25, compared to the previous year.
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According to official data, the Collectorate collected a total of Rs. 34,078.70 million in customs duty during FY 2024-25, a significant rise from Rs. 26,846.12 million in FY 2023-24. The consistent growth across most months reflects effective enforcement, policy implementation, and enhanced monitoring efforts by the department.
The most notable monthly increase was recorded in April 2025, with a staggering 90.83% jump, collecting Rs. 2,796.4 million compared to Rs. 1,465.37 million in April 2024. Similarly, February and January 2025 showed exceptional growth with increases of 55.77% and 48.15%, respectively.
Other key months also registered strong performances: October 2024: Up by 36.41%, December 2024: Up by 28.70%, September 2024: Up by 25.12% and August 2024: Up by 21.18%
However, the Collectorate collected the maximum revenue of Rs 3331 million in June 2025.
Collector Mehreen Nasim credited the performance to the leadership of Ms Rabab Sikandar, Chief Collector Appraisement (Punjab) whose support made it all possible.She also associated it to coordinated field operations, close monitoring of import consignments, and increased trader facilitation through digital systems. She also acknowledged the dedication of her team, particularly Additional Collector Pirzada Muhammad Omar Qasmi and all AC/DCs for maintaining operational discipline and achieving consistent results.
The Collectorate’s robust revenue performance comes at a crucial time for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), which is under pressure to enhance tax collection and meet fiscal targets amid rising budgetary needs.
Customs officials emphasized that despite global trade fluctuations and local challenges, the Collectorate continued to deliver exceptional results through transparency, efficiency, and strengthened enforcement mechanisms.
Trade bodies and stakeholders have welcomed the performance, urging the government to replicate Lahore’s customs model across the country for better compliance and revenue generation.
This double-digit growth underscores the pivotal role being played by Lahore Customs Appraisement East in contributing to the national exchequer and facilitating trade through efficient customs management.
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