By Our Correspondent
LAHORE – : The Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (West), Lahore has reported a significant 35% increase in revenue collection for the fiscal year 2024-25, reflecting improved controls and proactive enforcement measures.
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According to official figures, revenue collection rose from Rs. 17,547 million in FY 2023-24 to Rs. 23,612 million in FY 2024-25. The average duty and taxes collected per Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (TEU) also saw a 22.5% rise, from Rs. 0.9263 million to Rs. 1.1351 million per TEU.
The Collectorate also strengthened its enforcement efforts, framing 142 contraventions during the year. These cases involved offending goods worth Rs. 1,427 million and corresponding duty and taxes of Rs. 875 million.
Collector Beelum Ramzan, while speaking to media, said, “This performance reflects our commitment to transparency, effective monitoring, and teamwork. We are focused on safeguarding government revenue while facilitating legitimate trade.”
She noted that the department is upgrading risk management protocols, improving coordination with other agencies, and enhancing staff capacity through training and automation.
The performance of the Collectorate comes in line with the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) broader drive to maximize revenue and plug leakages. The consistent rise in duty/tax collection per TEU also indicates improved valuation and classification practices at the import stage.
Customs Appraisement (West), Lahore has emerged as a key contributor to national revenue with its enhanced scrutiny, digital monitoring, and firm action against misdeclaration and under-invoicing.
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