The government’s efforts to revive Pakistan’s economy have been bolstered by a crackdown on smuggling, an ongoing problem that has caused hardship for citizens and economic stability.
Important measures have been taken to combat illegal trade in essential commodities such as flour, sugar, fertilizers and oil to ensure public safety and promote economic stability.
Between April 18 and May 5, significant progress was made in thwarting smuggling efforts throughout the country.
Authorities intercepted and detained illegal export of 9.66 metric tons of sugar, 74 stocks of cigarettes, 112 cloth bags, and 0.084 ml of Iranian oil.
Key areas have seen significant success in anti-smuggling campaigns, with Multan, Peshawar, Quetta and Karachi playing key roles.
Seizures include 30 cigars from Multan, 140 from Peshawar, 74 from Quetta and a whopping 935 from Karachi.
In addition, a large number of bags of Iranian cloth and oil were seized from various locations, indicating that enforcement activities are widespread.
Since September 1, 2023, these measures have resulted in significant savings of essential commodities by preventing them from falling into the hands of smugglers.
More than 3,000 metric tons of manure, 262 metric tons of flour, and an incredible 34,060 metric tons of sugar were secured by large quantities of Iranian tobacco, cloth bags, and oil.
