Customs audit finds no matching FedEx phone release cases
Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb told lawmakers the iPhone 16 Pro Max dispute involved two private parties, duties were paid, and a FedEx clearance audit found nothing comparable.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told Parliament the iPhone 16 Pro Max matter was a private dispute over one handset.
An FTO-led review and Customs Collectorate inquiry found duties paid and the phone held by FedEx until release to a verified recipient.
The complainant withdrew during Federal Tax Ombudsman proceedings.
Chief Collector of Customs (Airports), Islamabad, reported no comparable FedEx clearances after an audit.
Customs has added monthly Air Freight Unit training and tighter document checks after FTO recommendations.