Pakistan Customs has started legal proceedings against M/s Shippo Private Limited, an industrial unit located in the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in Risalpur. The action follows the detection of alleged import irregularities and a significant shortage of goods discovered during audit and stock-taking procedures.
The investigation began when the Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, Peshawar, received information from the Directorate of Transit Trade, Karachi. The Directorate reported that a consignment imported by Shippo Private Limited had been intercepted at Karachi Port for detailed scrutiny before transhipment permission for EPZ Risalpur could be issued.
Upon examination, it was reportedly revealed that the imported goods did not match those authorized under the unit’s license, which indicated the alleged importation of unauthorized goods. Following this discovery, the Directorate of Transit Trade, Karachi, registered an FIR.
A subsequent focused audit by the Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, Peshawar, uncovered a substantial shortage of goods at the unit. This shortage involved a potential evasion of customs duties and taxes estimated at approximately Rs. 117 million. A separate FIR was registered against the unit on 06 November 2026 under relevant provisions of law.
On 08 November 2026, a fire broke out at the unit's premises. The cause and circumstances of this fire have not yet been established. The competent Zone Authority is expected to examine the incident using applicable procedures.
Pakistan Customs stated it remains committed to enforcing customs laws, safeguarding government revenue, and ensuring transparency and accountability for units in Export Processing Zones. All legal proceedings will be pursued strictly in accordance with the law.
