Collector of FBR Collectorate of Customs Export Shafiq Ahmed Latki said that the government had introduced an export facilitation scheme for the convenience of exporters. The scheme will promote exports under a modern digital automation system. He expressed these views during his visit to the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI). On this occasion, KATI President Faraz-ur-Rehman, Deputy Patron-in-Chief Zubair Chhaya, Senior Vice President Nighat Awan, Standing Committee Chairman Masood Naqi, Former President Ehteshamuddin, Muhammad Umar Latif Deputy Collector (EFS) and other members were present.
Collector Customs Shafiq Ahmed Latki further said that indirect exporters would not need to seek approval from the collector on a consignment-to-consignment basis. Now such exporters will only provide details in the system and will not need formal approval. He said that Pakistan Single Window Portal has already been established, and more than 70 departments can be accessed nationwide through one platform.
Earlier, KATI President Faraz-ur-Rehman said there is a need to increase exports to improve the economy. In contrast, exports can be stabilised with an uninterrupted supply of raw materials. He said that the refunds of the exporters are stuck in the current situation, which has created the fear of a lack of investment.
President KATI said that the payment of refunds to the exporters should be ensured. He welcomed the Export Facilitation Scheme and One Window Services. He said that the timely provision of the One Window facility to the exporters and the export facilitation scheme would facilitate the exporters in importing raw materials and the tax levied on it. Which will not only improve the export but also help to compete with other countries.
Faraz-ur-Rehman said that exporters should benefit from the facilities through EFS registration.
Masood Naqi, chairman of the standing committee, said that an awareness seminar had been requested by Port Qasim to train the exporters in this modern automated system. In this regard, a desk should be established in KATI through which the members can get benefits Masood Naqi said that clarification of HS code is necessary for importers and exporters. He said that KATI has also given his suggestions to improve the system, which should be addressed.
Photo Caption: KATI President Faraz-ur-Rehman presenting the shield to Shafiq Ahmed Latki, Collectorate of Customs Export. Zubair Chhaya, Masood Naqi, Nighat Awan, Ehtishamuddin, Deputy Collector Mohammad Umar Latif, Nasir Sheikh, Faizan Javed, and Ali Arsh are also present.