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Illegal cigarette trade: FBR urged to ensure prosecution

Pakistan Published 23 October 2026, 07:30 · archived 23 Oct 2026

ISLAMABAD: The ACT Alliance Pakistan (Think Tank) Thursday urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure prosecution of those involved in the illegal cigarette trade, stressing that raids and seizures must be followed by effective investigations and legal action. In a statement issued on Thursday, Mubashir Akram, Country Director of ACT Alliance, welcomed the FBR’s intensified enforcement against illegal cigarette networks in 2026 and appreciated the government’s commitment to protecting revenue and curbing tax evasion. A review of public reports from January 1 to August 31, 2026, identif...

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