Published on, Sept. 16 -- September 16, 2025 8:44 AM

A news item in a leading newspaper alleging a revenue loss of Rs.100 billion due to the launch of the Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) system has been thoroughly rebutted by the Chairman FBR along with his team of senior customs officers during a media briefing. The report was based on misinterpretation of a preliminary audit report of the Directorate General of Post Clearance Audit (PCA).

During a detailed media briefing, the Chairman explained that FCA was introduced in December 2024 to enhance transparency and eliminate collusion between traders and customs officials. Far from causing losses, FCA has led to a significant increase in revenue collection-nearly 30 percent higher sinc...