, Nov. 12 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has directed all Customs Bond Commissionerates to bar unauthorised individuals from entering offices or participating in official activities, citing concerns over workplace discipline and security.

A circular issued by the NBR's Customs Export and Bond Division expressed alarm over reports that outsiders have recently taken part in official functions at several Bond Commissionerates without approval.

The NBR said such activities have disrupted office operations and undermined discipline and security.

Despite repeated instructions at revenue review meetings, compliance with access restrictions has remained inadequate, the circular added.

The NBR also indicated that some recent untoward i...