An Evaluation of the Role of Pakistan Customs as an Anti- Smuggling Agency
Keywords:
Anti-Counterfeit Agency, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, Intellectual Property Rights, United Nations Office on drugs and crime, World Customs OrganizationAbstract
Pakistan is sustaining huge economic loss due to smuggling which approximates at 3-6 % of its GDP. Trade and development are promoted when people become prosperous. This environment is created when the dynamics and factors of smuggling are understood in depth and secure trade is ensured for continuous and predictable economic activities. Pakistan customs is a valuable organization working in challenging environments for fostering sustainability through ensuring safe and secure borders of the country. Through introduction of trained human resource, solid IT infrastructure and coordination among different border protection agency; Pakistan customs can achieve its potential to curb menace of smuggling, drug trafficking and money laundering.
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Source; Internet “FBR Secret Report on Smuggling” by MCC, Preventive, Karachi
Source; Internet “FBR Secret Report on Smuggling” by MCC, Preventive, Karachi
