Pakistan Customs engaging other partners
Pakistan Customs has played a pivotal role in developing a sustainable economy. Besides automation and bringing all the stakeholders under one roof by implementing PSW, supporting the WCO’s concept of facilitating the global transition to green trade and reducing its environmental footprint, the establishment of the NTS and the creation of more Directorates and Enforcement Collectorates are also steps towards collaborative governance.
World Custom Day 2024
On International Customs Day, let's applaud the unwavering commitment of our customs officials. We acknowledge the critical role customs officials play in keeping the wheels of international commerce turning smoothly.
Introduction of PSW helpline service in Russian language
PSW has crossed an important milestone in strengthening the Pakistani economy. While promoting facilities in international trade, PSW has launched a special helpline service in the Russian language, through which the businessmen of Central Asian countries can gain an advantage in international trade.
Customs’ Digitalization Programme
Sania Rasool, Deputy Collector at the Pakistan Customs, highlights that the Customs Department is adopting the electronic systems that are expected to effectively address the cross-border trade challenges. Underscoring the necessity of single window operations, she pointed toward the establishment of Pakistan Single Window (PSW) which was designed to offer seamless trade opportunities for all the relevant stakeholders.
PSW launches Russian language helpline
In a strategic move towards advancing international trade facilitation, Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has launched a dedicated Russian language helpline to benefit transit trade with Central Asia.
PSW launches helpline
On Wednesday, Pakistan Single Window (PSW) launched a dedicated Russian language helpline to benefit international transit trade with Central Asia. The helpline service aims to address a language barrier faced by traders from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, who use Pakistani ports as transit routes for their imports and exports with Central Asia.
PSW introduces Russian language dedicated helpline to facilitate Central Asian trade
Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has launched Russian language helpline to benefit international transit trade with Central Asia, addressing a crucial language barrier faced by traders particularly from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan using Pakistani ports as transit routes for imports/exports with Central Asia.
Navigating trade in the new year
In 2023, inflation soared, reaching nearly 30%, making everyday living more challenging in Pakistan. Our economy experienced a mild contraction by 0.5%, a sober reminder of the tough road we've had to tread. Yet, amid these hardships, our current account deficit saw a remarkable improvement, contracting from $17.5 billion to just $2.2 billion. The necessary reduction in imports played a key role in slowing down our economy and contributed to the surge in inflation rates.
Single window solution for Pakistan
To overcome the challenges faced by Pakistan in international trade, the government of Pakistan introduced the PSW initiative in 2017, led by Pakistan Customs. It is a unified platform where all trade parties submit information through a single-entry point. It harmonizes customs and regulatory processes, bringing efficiency to stakeholders like government bodies, traders, port operators, ground handling agents, freight forwarders, transporters, and shipping agents.
Licenses and Registrations of pharmaceutics were granted to PSW
The Pakistan Single Window, in collaboration with the Drug Regulatory Authority, has established PSW for all existing entities, their licenses and registrations to improve ease of doing business, transparency, and efficiency of pharmaceuticals, importers, health organizations, and drug import support organizations. has been integrated into the platform.