{
  "id": 13454956,
  "title": "Shehbaz orders end to unnecessary questioning of air passengers by customs officials",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/shehbaz-orders-end-to-unnecessary-questioning-of-air-passengers-by",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T15:45:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443567/shehbaz-orders-end-to-unnecessary-questioning-of-air-passengers-by-customs-officials"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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installation of smart scanners at all international airports in Pakistan to streamline passenger procedures and replace outdated baggage-screening methods.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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}