ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has denied the recent baseless claims circulating in the media about the role and performance of the Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation (DG I&I) (Customs).
FBR issues statement clarifying that the Directorate’s mandate and functions remain intact, while specific changes stem from transformation plans approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Only certain regional offices deemed redundant under the new structure will be closed, with staff reallocated to the enforcement setups to strengthen and beef up anti-smuggling efforts. DG I&I Customs continues to uphold its critical role in overall Customs setup and this role has now been further strengthened with additional technical resources and the capability to execute sting operations when potential violations of the Customs Act or related laws are identified.