PSW Implements E-Phytosanitary Certificates at the Torkham Border
Pakistan Single Window (PSW) in collaboration with the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) has successfully rolled out the electronic processing and issuance of the Phyto-sanitary certificates at the Torkham border crossing with Afghanistan. Exports of all commodities falling under the jurisdiction of the DPP will be processed through the Single Window system on the filing of the Single Declaration and will be subject to the electronic issuance of a phytosanitary certificate by the DPP.
Grant of phytosanitary certificates at Torkham Border
Pakistan Single Window (PSW) in collaboration with the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) successfully rolled out the electronic processing and issuance of the phytosanitary certificates at the Torkham border crossing with Afghanistan. Exports of all commodities falling under the jurisdiction of the DPP will be processed through the Single Window system on the filing of the single declaration and will be subject to the electronic issuance of a phytosanitary certificate by the DPP.
PSW to issue electronic phytosanitary certificates
Pakistan Single Window (PSW), in collaboration with the Department of Plant Protection (DPP), has launched electronic processing and issuance of the phytosanitary certificates at the Torkham border crossing with Afghanistan. The system eliminates the need for physical visits to the DPP offices, digitizes the application, processing, and issuance process of the phytosanitary certificate, and seamlessly integrates the land border clearances with the PSW system already offering the same services at the seaports and international air freight units.
PSW Implements E-Phytosanitary Certificates at the Torkham Border
Pakistan Single Window (PSW) in collaboration with the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) has successfully rolled out the electronic processing and issuance of the Phyto-sanitary certificates at the Torkham border crossing with Afghanistan. Exports of all commodities falling under the jurisdiction of the DPP will be processed through the Single Window system on the filing of the Single Declaration and will be subject to the electronic issuance of a phytosanitary certificate by the DPP.
Capacity building session organized by PSW in collaboration with seed
PSW is on a journey to commercialize cross-border trade mechanisms with best practices. PSW organized capacity building sessions in Faisalabad and Gujranwala in collaboration with All Pakistan Bed Sheets and Upholstery Association of Pakistan and Seed Importers and Producers Association of Pakistan.
‘Pak-Iran Trade Exhibition’ to enhance cooperation in trade, investment
Boosting trader participation in the capital market will improve the volume of transactions in Pakistan. One of the key challenges facing the Pakistan now is volume of business. Trade regulation in areas such as testing, certification and licensing are challenging for 60% of Pakistan’s agricultural exporters. To address these issues and expand market reach the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) con- ducted capacity building sessions in Faisalabad and Gujranwala in collaboration with the All-Pakistan Bedsheets & Upholstery Association of Pakistan (APBUMA) and the Seed Importers and Producers Association of Pakistan (SIPAP) as part of its Change Management component.
Over 52,000 Users Registered with PSW During One Year
The number of registered users of the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) system reached 52,000 by the end of the first phase of the project which was launched last year in line with Pakistan's commitment to the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement. The system offered services including electronic customs registration, online processing, and issuance of import permits. Besides, the system also offered phytosanitary certificates, release orders and other documents pertaining to government agencies, and digital payments.
PSW Capacity Building Sessions with Stakeholders
Pakistan Single Window (PSW) conducted capacity-building sessions in Faisalabad and Gujranwala in collaboration with the All-Pakistan Bed sheets & Upholstery Association of Pakistan (APBUMA) and the Seed Importers and Producers Association of Pakistan (SIPAP) as part of its Change Management component. The session was attended by a large number of importers and exporters transitioning to the Single Window system.
PSW Ensuring Wider Market Reach for Traders
Boosting trader participation in the capital market will improve the volume of transactions in Pakistan. One of the key challenges facing Pakistan at the moment is the volume of business. Trade regulations in areas such as testing, certification, and licensing are challenging for 60% of Pakistan’s agricultural exporters. This is large because most countries have stringent regulations in place to protect human health and the environment. To address these issues and expand market reach the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) conducted capacity-building sessions in Faisalabad and Gujranwala in collaboration with the All-Pakistan Bed sheets & Upholstery Association of Pakistan (APBUMA) and the Seed Importers and Producers Association of Pakistan (SIPAP) as part of its Change Management component.
Pakistan Agriculture Exports Suffering from Strict Regulations Abroad: PSW
Pakistan’s agricultural exports are suffering from trade regulations in areas such as testing, certification, and licensing because most countries have stringent regulations in place to protect human health and the environment. To address these issues and expand market reach the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) conducted capacity-building sessions in Faisalabad and Gujranwala in collaboration with the All-Pakistan Bedsheets & Upholstery Association of Pakistan (APBUMA) and the Seed Importers and Producers Association of Pakistan (SIPAP) as part of its Change Management component.