Pakistan Customs' Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement (IPRE) has achieved another significant milestone in protecting intellectual property rights and strengthening border enforcement during Financial Year 2025–26, demonstrating its continued commitment to combating the trade in counterfeit and pirated goods across Pakistan.
According to the Directorate General's annual performance statistics, a total of 201 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) forfeiture and seizure cases were registered during FY 2025–26, compared to 162 cases in the preceding financial year, reflecting a 24 percent increase in enforcement actions.
The seized and forfeited goods, with an estimated value of Rs. 7.7 billion, comprised a wide range of counterfeit products, including luxury goods, textiles, automobile parts, cosmetics, footwear, consumer durables, and other trademark-infringing merchandise. These enforcement actions underscore Pakistan Customs' resolve to protect consumers, safeguard legitimate businesses, and curb illicit trade through effective border controls.
In addition to enforcement operations, the Directorate General IPRE continued to promote awareness and strengthen stakeholder engagement by organizing 30 awareness sessions, workshops, and seminars across the country. These initiatives brought together Customs officers, chambers of commerce and industry, importers, exporters, traders, customs clearing agents, rights holders, and other stakeholders to enhance understanding of intellectual property rights, border enforcement mechanisms, and the importance of protecting legitimate trade and investment.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Abdul Qadir Memon, Director General, Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement (Customs), reaffirmed Pakistan Customs' commitment to further enhancing its enforcement capabilities through continuous capacity building, adoption of modern risk management techniques, technological innovation, and close collaboration with national and international stakeholders.
He stated that Pakistan Customs will continue to strengthen border enforcement measures to effectively prevent the import, export, and transit of counterfeit and pirated goods, thereby protecting consumers, supporting legitimate businesses, and fostering a fair and competitive trading environment in Pakistan.
The Directorate General IPRE remains committed to ensuring effective enforcement of intellectual property rights at Pakistan's borders in accordance with national laws and international best practices, contributing to the country's economic development and facilitating legitimate trade.
