Shehbaz orders end to unnecessary questioning of air passengers by customs officials
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the immediate installation of smart scanners at all international airports in the country to facilitate passengers and replace outdated baggage-screening procedures. Chairing a meeting to review the customs system, the prime minister instructed authorities to bring in automated screening systems used internationally, saying passengers should not…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the installation of smart scanners at all international airports in Pakistan to streamline passenger procedures and replace outdated baggage-screening methods. During a meeting to review the customs system, the prime minister emphasized the importance of passenger comfort and convenience, directing that no one should harass travelers.
He also mandated international-standard training for airport staff, stressing the importance of courtesy and respect in their interactions with passengers. Additionally, Shehbaz praised the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for introducing a new customs enforcement system, calling for measures to prevent revenue losses through tax evasion and implementing a zero-tolerance policy for those evading taxes.
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