Heading: KCAA TO STAGE PROTEST AGAINST SUSPENSION OF CUSTOMS AGENTS - 2025-02-02
Karachi, February 2, 2025 – The Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) has announced plans to stage a protest against the recent suspension of customs agents accused of manipulating the Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) system. The association has strongly condemned the suspension, calling it an unfair and unethical move by the authorities. READ MORE: List of 45 Customs Agents Suspended in Faceless Scandal In a circular issued on Sunday, the KCAA urged all affected members and fellow customs agents to unite against what it described as an unjust crackdown on licensed professionals. The association has called on all suspended customs agents to gather at the KCAA Camp Office, located at the Old Custom House Building, on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM. “We request our members to participate in large numbers, along with their colleagues, to show our collective strength and solidarity against this unfair action taken by the customs authorities,†the statement from KCAA read. Meeting with Customs Officials Planned During an emergency meeting at the KCAA Head Office on Sunday, February 2, 2025, it was decided that a delegation, consisting of representatives from KCAA and the All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA), will meet with the Chief Collector of Customs (South) – Appraisement on February 3, 2025. The delegation aims to discuss the suspension of customs agents’ licenses and the lodging of FIRs against them. The…