{"id":96163,"date":"2025-07-08T15:16:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T15:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/govt-sets-bold-target-to-slash-port-clearance-delays-by-70-daily-times\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T15:16:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T15:16:06","slug":"govt-sets-bold-target-to-slash-port-clearance-delays-by-70-daily-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/govt-sets-bold-target-to-slash-port-clearance-delays-by-70-daily-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Govt sets bold target to slash port clearance delays by 70% – Daily Times"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The committee must submit its recommendations within 10 days.\"\/>\n\t<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/dailytimes.com.pk\/1331768\/govt-sets-bold-target-to-slash-port-clearance-delays-by-70\/\"\/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\"\/><br \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\"\/><br \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Govt sets bold target to slash port clearance delays by 70% - Daily Times\"\/><br \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has launched a major reform to reduce container clearance delays at Pakistan\u2019s ports by 70%. This move aims to improve trade efficiency and cut costs for importers and exporters. A high-level committee, led by Additional Secretary Umar Zafar Sheikh, has been formed with members from the Federal Board of Revenue, Pakistan Customs, Karachi Port Trust, and other key agencies. 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