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Business Recorder
17 hours ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
FCAA demands changes in FCA
PESHAWAR: President Frontier Customs Agents Association (FCAA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zia-ul-Haq Sarhadi has demanded changes in newly introduced 'Faceless Customs Assessment', making it convenient and practical for business community dealing in import and export through upcountry dry ports such as Peshawar. In a press statement issued here on Sunday, Sarhadi who also holds the offices of Senior Vice President Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) and Executive Member Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), said that centralisation of Goods Declarations (GDs) process at Karachi port is causing difficulties for business community of other cities due to delay in processing and clearance. The government must immediately engage with the business community to craft flexible and practical policies, Zia emphasized. He welcomed a recent decision by Peshawar High Court (PHC) directing FBR to make necessary amendments in the system and bring it in conformity with the scheme governing the assessment and clearance of goods. The court also issued a directive for restricting application of Faceless Custom Assessment to clearance of goods reached at Azakhel Dry port. Sarhadi explained that under the new system introduced by the Custom Department, all Goods Declarations (GDs) are routed to the Central Assessment Unit (CAU) in Karachi, even if they are filed at local dry ports. This centralization has resulted in delays in clearance, as local agents cannot directly communicate with the assessing officers in Karachi in case queries or objections are raised, he added. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
CTV News
04-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Sask. residents warned of online impersonation scam involving PM Mark Carney
The logo for Saskatchewan's Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA). (Source: Saskatchewan's financial and consumer affairs authority wants investors in the province to be aware of an online scam using fake news articles and an image of Prime Minister Mark Carney falsely endorsing a business that may be illegitimate. The scam claims the PM is endorsing the trading platform Canfirst, a news release from the province says. According to the province, Canfirst claims to offer Saskatchewan residents trading opportunities that include stocks, cryptocurrencies and forex. However, the province says Canfirst is not registered with the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) to sell securities or derivatives in the province. The province says the warning applies to the online entity using the website 'canfirst net' and that the URL has been manually altered to not be interactive. 'The FCAA cautions investors and consumers not to send money to companies that are not registered in Saskatchewan, as they may not be legitimate businesses,' the release said. People who have invested with Canfirst, or anyone claiming to be acting on their behalf are asked to contact the FCAA's securities division. According to the province, tips to protect yourself include:
CTV News
02-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Saskatchewan consumer affairs warn of door-to-door sellers after incident
The logo for Saskatchewan's Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA). (Source: Saskatchewan's consumer protection agency is warning residents of unlicensed door-to-door sellers after an incident in a rural community. The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) says an incident recently occurred in the Rosetown area involving an unlicensed door-to-door seller offering paving services. 'Saskatchewan residents are reminded to only deal with door-to-door sellers licensed by the FCAA,' the agency said in a news release. If residents should choose to utilize door-to-door sellers, the FCAA says you should keep these tips in mind: Ask to see a copy of their license and verify the listing on FCAA411 Read the contract (and fine print) carefully Ask questions if you don't understand something Do not feel pressured into an immediate purchase Keep down payments to a minimum Never hand over a blank cheque Avoid paying in cash or agreeing to service without documentation Check the seller's rating and customer reviews on the Better Business Bureau directory or call 1-888-352-7601. The FCAA also reminds consumers of their rights concerning door-to-door sales. All contracts must be in writing unless the sale is less than $100 All direct sales contracts must include a statement of cancellation rights All consumers have 10 days to cancel a contract without needing to provide a reason If a contract is cancelled, the vendor must refund all money received under the contract within 15 days of the cancellation More information can be found on the FCAA website.
