The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched Pakistan’s first artificial intelligence-based customs clearance and risk management system (RMS), Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif announced during a meeting to review ongoing FBR reforms.
Under the new system, AI and BOTS will assess the nature and cost of imported and exported goods. Officials said the system will use machine learning to automate and refine customs operations over time, reducing delays and human intervention.
Initial test showed an improvement of 92% in the system performance. Tax determination through product declarations (GD) increased by 83%, while green channel clarifications more than doubled.
The government expects RMS to increase transparency, increase efficiency and reduce pressure on customs officials. The AI tools are designed to offer faster, more accurate estimates, saving time for both authorities and dealers.
Prime Minister Sharif called FBR Reformer a “highest priority” and said that automation of the tax system would help ensure justice and convenience to taxpayers.
“By automating the tax system, we make it more transparent and efficient,” the prime minister said, adding that the technology -based modern system will bring ease in doing business and provide taxpayer’s convenience.
The premiere also reviewed new video analysis -based tax collection tools targeting the manufacturing sector.
These technologies are expected to improve revenue collection without direct human involvement and proved to be 98% effective during pilot trials.
Ministers Muhammad Aurangzeb (Finance), Attaullah Tarar (Information), FBR chairman and other senior officials attended the meeting.
