Pakistan Customs has seized over 303 kilograms of smuggled gold during various operations conducted over the past decade, official documents have revealed.
The data, covering the period from 2014-15 to 2024-25, shows that the confiscated gold amounts to more than 7 maunds in total.
The highest gold seizure was recorded in 2017-18, with over 58 kilograms of smuggled gold recovered and 53 cases registered. This was followed by 2020-21, when authorities confiscated over 48 kilograms and registered 62 smuggling cases.
In contrast, the lowest volume of seizures occurred in the last two fiscal years—2022-23 and 2023-24—indicating a potential decline in gold smuggling activities.
In response, Customs authorities have announced plans to tighten enforcement and enhance border security to further crack down on illegal trade and smuggling networks.