Panel Grills Customs Over Rs4 Billion Cigarette Seizure, Links to Senators

A Senate committee has questioned customs officials regarding the seizure of 11 trucks carrying cigarettes, valued up to Rs4 billion, and the alleged involvement of two senators. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been directed to probe media reports, identify the true owners of the smuggled goods, and investigate the legality of the customs FIR. This high-profile inquiry into alleged corruption and large-scale smuggling underscores ongoing governance challenges in Pakistan, potentially adding pressure on the Pakistani Rupee and increasing demand for safe-haven assets like gold.

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