Pakistan launches first AI-powered customs system to curb tax evasion and speed up trade

Dubai: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched Pakistan’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven Customs Clearance and Risk Management System (RMS), aimed at enhancing transparency, accelerating trade, and boosting tax revenue by minimising human intervention in customs operations. The landmark step is part of the government’s tax reform and digital governance initiative. The system, developed with support from the Intelligence Bureau (IB), uses AI algorithms and automated