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PSW extends operations to dry ports in Pakistan

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has extended its operations to all dry ports (except Quetta) with effect from May 3, 2023, a move that is aimed to facilitate the country’s cross-border trade operations, a statement said on Monday.

May-16-2023

Burgeoning opportunity

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) initiative was launched in 2017 aiming to reduce the time and cost of doing business by digitizing Pakistan's cross-border trade and eliminating paper-based manual processes, ultimately overcoming barriers to institutional collaboration and change.

May-05-2023

Gwadar port proves international worth, handles all nine wheat ships

A Gwadar Shipping Clearing Agents Association (AGSCAA) official told Gwadar Pro that Gwadar Port has surpassed other ports in Pakistan in handling and processing wheat consignments. Proving its international worth, operational competence and high-tech capability, Gwadar Port has meticulously received and administered all successive nine ships loaded with 450,000 metric tons of imported Russian wheat.

May-05-2023

Gwadar port proves international worth, handles all 9 wheat ships

According to a Gwadar International Terminals Limited official, the import of wheat using Gwadar Port is a new milestone since it will spur up trade activities in Gwadar. All bulky nine vessels docked at 600 meters long berths of Gwadar Port from March 02 till May 03. The handling of the nine wheat ships with precision after urea import at Gwadar Port confirms that the port is fit and capable of handling all forthcoming international shipments.

May-04-2023

Customs Collector highlights benefits of Export Facilitation Scheme

The government has introduced an export facilitation scheme to promote the country’s exports under a modern digital automation system. Under the new system, indirect exporters will no longer need to seek approval from the collector on a consignment-to-consignment basis. Instead, exporters can simply provide details in the system without needing formal approval. This will streamline the process and promote exports.

Apr-30-2023

New rule for commercial imports’ clearance

The clearance of commercial imports being trans-shipped to and cleared from all dry ports except Quetta will be completely done by a Single Declaration (SD) under Pakistan Single Window (PSW) from May 3, 2023. All traders and importers engaged in importing the aforementioned items/ commodities are requested to file a Single Declaration (Imports) through PSW system for the clearance of their import consignments from May 3, 2023.

Apr-29-2023

Trade-related data gathered through PSW declared confidential

Pakistan Customs has declared that any trade-related information, transmission, documents, data or record gathered through the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) system shall be confidential. According to the SRO.406(I)2023 issued the new procedure shall apply to all persons, entities, government departments, and other public and private firms and organizations connected to the PSW system or receiving PSW trade data for any commercial or non-commercial use.

Apr-04-2023

Pakistan Customs Allows Global Sharing of Single Window Data

Pakistan Customs has given conditional permission for the exchange and use of data, statistics, and information obtained under the Pakistan Single Window Act, both domestically and internationally.

Apr-04-2023

Pakistan Customs to Ensure Confidentiality of Trade-Related Data Gathered Through PSW System

All data recipients receiving trade data from the PSW system under any MoU, agreement, court’s order or authorization by the PSW Governing Council shall undertake to treat the received data as confidential and, to not share it or otherwise make it accessible to any third party without intimating and receiving the prior approval in writing of the operating entity and subject to any other such conditions as the operating entity may specify.

Apr-03-2023

Pakistan Customs Issues Rules for Trade Data Dissemination of Pakistan Single Window

Pakistan Customs issued rules for dissemination of data of Pakistan Single Window (PSW). Any trade related information, transmission, documents, data or record gathered through the PSW system under the Act shall be confidential and shall not be used except as provided under these rules.