Head Office / Principal Office of All Authorised Dealers in Foreign Exchange,
Dear Sirs,
EXPORT PROCEEDS
Attention is invited to para 5.1 of F.E. Circular No. 38 dated July 21, 1998in terms of which 50% of net export proceeds after deduction of commission as permitted vide paragraph 29(I) and (ii) - Chapter XII of the Foreign Exchange Manual was to be surrendered immediately to the State Bank of Pakistan. The remainder was allowed to be held in Special Exporters' Accounts for a period upto 14 Calendar days.
It has now been decided that the remainder 50% may be held in Special Exporters' Account upto seven working days only. At any time during the 7 days period, the exporter will be free to sell to any Authorised Dealer of his choice. The other instructions will remain the same.
You are advised to note these instructions carefully and immediately convey the same to all your branches authorised to deal in foreign exchange.