On January 30, 2026, Pakistan Customs successfully intercepted a significant smuggling attempt at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport, seizing gold jewellery and luxury goods valued at approximately Rs 58 million. According to Pakistan Today, the operation took place at the international arrivals lounge where officials discovered "1,185 grams of gold jewellery along with a commercial quantity of cosmetics, perfumes, and handbags" from a passenger arriving from the United States. This incident underscores the ongoing efforts by customs authorities to curb illegal smuggling activities at one of the country's busiest airports.