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FBR withdraws restrictions on bringing multiple mobile phones

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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has retracted its earlier notification proposing restrictions on passengers bringing more than one mobile phone from abroad.

The decision came after directives from the FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, who ordered an immediate halt to the implementation of amendments to the Customs Baggage Rules 2006.

This means travellers will continue to be allowed to bring up to two mobile phones under the existing regulations.

The FBR chairman has also instructed the withdrawal of the proposed ban on commercial items exceeding $1,200 in value.

Instead, it has been decided that the rules will be revisited after consultations and resubmitted for approval.

What did the notification say?

On Monday, the FBR had issued a notification proposing stricter amendments to the baggage scheme.

This is the picture of FBRs notification.
This is the picture of FBR’s notification. 

The notification suggested allowing only one mobile phone for personal use, with additional devices subject to confiscation.

It also sought to classify goods worth more than $1,200 as commercial, barring their release even with payment of duties, taxes, or fines.

The notification had said that recommendations on amendments can be made within seven days, adding that they will not be accepted after the stipulated period.

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