FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial rejected an internal audit report alleging a Rs. 100 billion loss from Pakistan’s faceless customs system, calling it inaccurate and part of a conspiracy to discredit reforms.
Speaking to media, he said the system’s purpose is to curb corruption and bribery, noting it has disrupted vested interests and eliminated political influence in postings. While collusion hasn’t been fully eradicated, Langrial stressed the new setup makes it harder for officers to manipulate clearances compared to the old manual system.
He confirmed action against officers involved in illegal vehicle clearances and pointed out that revenue collections had actually increased. The faceless model, introduced with World Bank support, is focused on trade facilitation, not immediate revenue gains.
Langrial vowed reforms would continue, with stronger assessment procedures and safeguards against hacking. He also announced an inquiry into the leaked audit report, warning of action against those responsible.
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