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PM Imran Khan terms PSW Act 2021 as landmark reform of PTI govt

PM Imran Khan terms PSW Act 2021 as landmark reform of PTI govt
April 12, 2021

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has termed the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) Act 2021 as the landmark reform of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government on Monday.

In a tweet, the prime minister said that PSW Act 2021 paves the way for ease in imports and exports.

He said that PSW will bring $500 million annual savings besides reducing cargo clearance time from days to hours by integrating 75 regulatory departments including customs, banks, port authorities, shipping companies and brokers.

Imran Khan said that an independent authority will manage the PSW which will be pivotal in unlocking Pakistan’s potential to become a hub for international transit and trade.

Earlier today, PM Imran Khan has said the remittances have so far witnessed an increase of twenty six percent during this financial year.

In a tweet, he thanked the overseas Pakistanis for sending record remittances saying their love and commitment for Pakistan is unparalleled.

The prime minister said that overseas Pakistanis sent over two billion dollars for tenth straight months despite Covid-19, breaking all records.