Panel seeks probe into Rs250m cigarette theft from FBR godowns

ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday and investigation agencies to probe the theft of 2,828 cartons of cigarettes from FBR godowns in Swabi and Mardan, involving embezzlement of about Rs250 million. The committee ordered that an investigation report be submitted before its next meeting. The members also directed Pakistan Customs to provide comprehensive details of all confiscated items, including gold, silver, electronics, cigarettes and narcotics,...

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