Pakistan's government has dismissed rumors claiming that personal baggage items worth over $1,200 (Dh4,400) will be confiscated from passengers arriving from the UAE and other countries.
Several media outlets in Pakistan had reported that airport authorities would seize items exceeding $1,200 under a 'new law'. However, a statement from Pakistan's tax authority, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), clarified that a proposed amendment to its baggage rules had inadvertently created confusion. The FBR emphasized that the draft amendment aims to prevent the misuse of baggage facilities by commercial carriers, not to impose restrictions on personal items.
The FBR further explained that the $1,200 limit does not apply to items for 'personal use or gifts'. It strongly refuted the notion that customs would seize personal baggage exceeding this value. The tax authority has withdrawn the draft notification to eliminate any public confusion.
With over 1.7 million Pakistanis residing in the UAE and hundreds of thousands of tourists visiting annually, many travelers purchase expensive gifts for their families. This issue has become a significant concern for the community.
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