Faceless assessment system clears 4,000 consignments

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) said on Monday that the Faceless Customs Assessment System (FCAM) cleared 4,000 consignments since its launch. The board said the FCAM, operating through its centralised appraising unit at South Asia Pakistan Terminal, Karachi, has drastically reduced the need for additional documentation and examination calls. With this digital reform rolled out at one of Karachi’s busiest ports, endless paperwork and arbitrary delays are now a thing of the past, a top FBR official told Dawn on Monday. The FCAM has resulted in a dramatic drop in additional documentation and examination calls. “This is not just a step forward—it is a leap towards modernisation and efficiency, “ the official said, adding that launching FCA has transformed the landscape of customs clearances and ushered in a new era of transparency and efficiency.