PM Shehbaz Sharif reaches Karachi on day-long visit

Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Karachi for one day visit

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Karachi on a day-long visit where he will inaugurate the new faceless customs assessment system aimed at improving the efficiency and transparency of the customs clearance process.

Upon arrival at Faisal Air Base, Prime Minister Sharif was welcomed by Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori and Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, Radio Pakistan reported on Wednesday.

According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s House, Sharif will attend a ceremony at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), where he will also mark the milestone of the PSX surpassing the 100,000-point mark.

In addition to his visit to the stock exchange, Prime Minister Sharif will tour the South Asian Port Terminal. He is scheduled to receive a briefing on the new faceless assessment system being implemented at the port, which is expected to reduce clearance times and increase transparency in the customs process.

The new automated customs clearance system, known as the Faceless Customs Assessment System, was a directive from Prime Minister Sharif during his previous visit to Karachi.

The system is expected to improve customs clearance efficiency and enhance transparency.

During his trip, the Prime Minister will also meet with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah.