A significant theft of confiscated goods, including machine parts, electronics, and aluminum sheets worth millions of rupees, has reportedly occurred at the Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) and Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT). The stolen items are believed to have been taken with the involvement of port authorities and customs officials, raising serious concerns about security at these vital trade locations.
The Post Clearance Audit (PCA) South has recently uncovered this case of fraud, which is being described as an “unprecedented detection.” According to reports, a large number of valuable items—including advanced electronic equipment, essential machine parts, and industrial-grade aluminum sheets—vanished from KICT and QICT. This theft is suspected to have happened in collaboration with those responsible for ensuring the security of these ports, namely customs officials and port authorities.
Both KICT and QICT are critical for the country’s trade and economy, making the alleged involvement of officials in the crime especially alarming. The incident has highlighted potential weaknesses in the security and accountability systems at the ports, prompting calls for a thorough investigation. Authorities are now urged to take strict action to identify and hold accountable those responsible for this large-scale theft to prevent such incidents in the future.
