Customs agents assured of problems’ resolution

LANDIKOTAL: Chief Collector Customs (North) Khwaja Khurram Naeem on Wednesday visited the Torkham Customs Station and inspected various departments and operational mechanisms.

He was accompanied by Collector Customs Appraisement Mateen Alam, Additional Collector Shakir Muhammad and other officials. The chief collector met with customs agents association president Mujib Shinwari and other members including Manan Shinwari, Hazrat Umar, Nisar, Jamshed, former president Aimal Shinwari, Transport Union president Azeemullah Shinwari and other customs agents.

He directed the customs officials to address the issues of the traders. Speaking to the media, Khurram Naeem said that recent reforms in customs were not limited to transfers, postings and promotions but aimed at delivering tangible benefits to the business community and stakeholders.

He called for improving Pak-Afghan trade by facilitating importers, exporters and traders and pledged to use all available resources to assist customs agents at Torkham.

He highlighted the mutual role of customs agents and the customs department in strengthening the economy, referring to them as part of the same family working towards national prosperity and trade enhancement. At the conclusion of the visit, Customs clearing agents association president Mujib Shinwari expressed gratitude to the chief collector, collector appraisement and additional collector for their visit and for addressing the issues of the customs agents. He appreciated their prompt resolutions and assurances for tackling remaining challenges.