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Pakistan's Customs Agent Licence Exam: The 20 Marks That Decide Everything Else
The first competitive round for customs clearing agent licences has run — IBA conducted the test, and a 20-mark Part-I on computer proficiency and GD filing decides whether the remaining 80 marks are marked at all.
What Is an HS Code in Pakistan? PCT Codes Explained
The Harmonized System is an international 6-digit classification; Pakistan extends it to 8 digits as the PCT code. Here is how the structure works, where the code enters a Goods Declaration, and how to find the right one when a product-name search returns nothing.
Pakistan Replaces WeBOC: What the New Customs Digital Management System Means for Clearing Agents
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue is replacing WeBOC with a new Customs Digital Management System (CDMS). Here's what every clearing agent needs to know about this World Bank-funded transformation.
Why Pakistan Customs Brokers Are Switching from Excel to ClearAgent
Most customs clearing agents in Pakistan still run their entire business on Excel and paper. Here's why that's changing — and what modern clearing software actually looks like.
WeBOC GD Filing: the Complete Guide for Clearing Agents
A practical guide to working with WeBOC as a Pakistani clearing agent — the import clearance flow, common error codes, and what clearing software can and cannot do around it.
How Pakistan's Digital Customs Reforms Are Changing the Clearing Agent Industry in 2026
Analysis of Pakistan's 2026 digital customs reforms including WeBOC upgrades, Single Window expansion, and e-payment — and what they mean for clearing agents.
How to Choose Customs Clearing Software in Pakistan
What Pakistani clearing agents should look for in customs clearing software — WeBOC integration, GD filing, document management, client communication and multi-port support.
Top 10 Reasons Shipments Get Stuck at Karachi Port (and How to Fix Them)
Karachi Port handles 60% of Pakistan's imports, and delays are frustratingly common. Here are the 10 most frequent causes of customs clearance delays — and what you can do to prevent each one.
Customs Duty Calculator Pakistan 2026: How to Calculate Import Duties
Learn how to calculate import duties in Pakistan. This guide breaks down customs duty, regulatory duty, sales tax, income tax, and total landed cost with real examples and formulas.
How to Clear Customs in Pakistan: Step-by-Step Guide 2026
A complete guide to customs clearance in Pakistan — from filing your Goods Declaration on WeBOC to collecting your cargo. Covers required documents, port-specific steps for Karachi Port, Port Qasim, and Lahore Dry Port, plus common mistakes to avoid.