Immediate cessation of purchasing smuggled goods urged.

KARACHI -- The President of the Korangi Association of Trade Industry (KATI), Farazur-Rehman, stressed the necessity of stringent action against smuggling and the immediate cessation of purchasing smuggled goods, as these illicit activities continue to undermine legitimate trade and adversely affect the nation's economy.

These remarks were made during a meeting between KATI President Faraz-ur-Rehman and the Director of Customs Intelligence and Investigation Karachi, Habib Ahmed, says a Press release. Faraz-ur-Rehman underscored the significance of abandoning the purchase of smuggled goods, emphasizing that the ongoing crackdown against the smuggling of items such as diesel will not only benefit traders but also bolster the broader business community.

He called for a comprehensive approach to combat all forms of smuggling, including cross-border activities, to ensure a substantial increase in revenue in the national treasury. Commending recent operations against smuggled goods, Faraz-ur-Rehman noted their

effectiveness in curbing illegal trade practices. Habib Ahmed, Director of Customs Intelligence and Investigation...