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Along with improved port operations, important reforms have also been introduced in the customs clearance system. The introduction of faceless customs assessment at Port Qasim has enhanced transparency and made the clearance process more efficient. ONLINE<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KARACHI: Significant improvements have been recorded in Port Qasim\u2019s performance and cargo handling under the Prime Minister\u2019s Task Force on Maritime Reforms. Port Qasim\u2019s cargo handling has increased from forty-five million tons to forty-seven million tons. Continuous dredging is underway to maintain the required depth in Port Qasim\u2019s navigation channels. 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