The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has uncovered a multi-billion-rupee tobacco scam in Karachi, where expired and smuggled cigarettes were allegedly repackaged for local sale. During a raid at M/s Pioneer Tobacco & Trading Company, officials seized approximately 4.5 million cigarette sticks, including brands from Philip Morris International. This operation misused Export Processing Zone incentives, prompting a crackdown on illegal tobacco trade as directed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Investigations are ongoing to identify all parties involved.
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Karachi Authorities Investigate Repackaging of Smuggled Cigarettes
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A major tobacco scam in Pakistan involves the repackaging of expired and smuggled cigarettes, with authorities seizing 4.5 million sticks. Meanwhile, WWF warns of biodiversity threats from wildlife crime, urging stronger enforcement and community engagement.
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