FBR Seizes Illicit Cigarettes Worth Rs. 96 Million

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has seized 1,235 packets of illicit cigarettes worth approximately Rs. 96 million across the country.

Countrywide Crackdown on Counterfeit Cigarettes

The IR Field Formations of FBR conducted a nationwide crackdown on counterfeit and non-stamped cigarettes, visiting 4,652 retail outlets and sealing 33 outlets involved in illicit tobacco trade.

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Enforcement Drive to Curb Illicit Cigarettes

A total of 204 teams participated in the enforcement drive, demonstrating the FBR’s commitment to eradicating the menace of illicit tobacco trade.

FBR Chairman Lauds Efforts

FBR Chairman Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana and Member Inland Revenue (Operations) Mir Badshah Khan Wazir praised the efforts of IR field formations, acknowledging their persistent endeavors to curb illicit tobacco trade despite limited resources.

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FBR’s Commitment to Combating Tax Evasion

This operation demonstrates the FBR’s dedication to combating tax evasion and promoting a fair and transparent tax system in Pakistan.