Customs reforms implemented under Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Maritime Task Force have boosted the average revenue collected per Goods Declaration (GD) by 16%, reaching approximately Rs 7.7 million.
The increase reflects a shift in collection efficiency rather than a simple volume surge, indicating that the new regulatory framework is successfully capturing higher value from existing trade flows.
The development marks a tangible outcome of the government’s broader effort to modernize border controls and reduce revenue leakage.
By focusing on the quality of declarations rather than just the quantity, the reforms aim to stabilize fiscal inflows without imposing additional burdens on trade volume.
This structural improvement is critical for a country seeking to narrow its fiscal deficit while maintaining export competitiveness.
The rise in per-declaration revenue aligns with a broader regional trend of fiscal tightening and customs modernization.