New regulations about importing items from overseas are issued by the FBR.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has outright prohibited the commercial importation of items under the guise of gifts or personal usage.

An change to the Baggage Rules 2006 has been announced by the bureau in an effort to prevent financial gain through the abuse of the baggage scheme.

The proposed revisions would now classify imported goods worth more than $1,200 as commercial trade. Despite the payment of duties, taxes, or fines, such products will be confiscated rather than cleared.

Regarding cell phones, visitors to Pakistan are only permitted to bring one in their possession for personal use. Furthermore, any extra phones will be seized and never returned.

Under the guise of personal use or as presents, the FBR stressed that the new regulations are meant to stop people from importing large quantities of products.

Regarding the draft of additional changes to the Baggage Rules 2006, the FBR states that comments, opinions, or recommendations may be made within seven days. Opinions that are received after the deadline, however, will not be taken into consideration.

According to the agency, commercial amounts equate to more revenue rather than gifts or personal usage.