Pakistan Customs and PSW Advance Digital Trade Verification Through ValidAP Integration with Hong Kong Customs
Pakistan has taken another step towards trusted digital trade with the operationalization of Pakistan Single Window’s (PSW) integration with ValidAP, a blockchain-based digital document verification platform developed and hosted by the Customs and Excise Department of Hong Kong, China.
PSW Hosts Khadijah Program Session at LUMS for Women’s Mentorship and Entrepreneurial Growth
PSW, in collaboration with the LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE), an incubation centre committed to supporting entrepreneurship and business innovation in Pakistan, hosted a mentorship and capacity-building session under its flagship Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Program.
Digital Infrastructure Can Make Trade Faster and More Competitive
A seminar titled “Trade Facilitation and the Future of Trade: Digital Transformation, Competitiveness and Regional Integration,” was organised by the PIDE. The seminar was attended by Pakistan Single Window (PSW) Chief Executive Officer Syed Aftab Haider, while the session was moderated by Dr Uzma Zia, Senior Research Economist at PIDE.
PSW Integrates with NADRA’s PakID App for Remote Biometric Verification
PSW has integrated with the National Database and Registration Authority’s (NADRA) PakID Mobile App, enabling PSW users to complete the mandatory verification process remotely through the App for PSW subscription, subscription renewal and profile updates.
FBR Issues New List of Perishable Goods Allowed Three Months in Customs Warehouses
The FBR has directed the Chief Collector (South Appraisement) to immediately coordinate with the PSW/WeBOC team on any system changes required to implement the notification.
Pakistan Must Integrate into Global Value Chains to Boost Exports: Shahid Imran
Shahid Imran said trade initiatives were important but needed to be implemented consistently to deliver sustainable results. He also called for extending the Pakistan Single Window to cover the remaining regulatory agencies to facilitate trade and reduce procedural hurdles.
Experts Stress Need for Reducing Cotton Import Regulatory Procedures
The Department of Plant Protection has initiated PRA arrangements with 11 cotton-producing countries, with progress with China considered particularly important for ongoing research collaboration.Researchers urged the department to complete the assessments and expedite import permits submitted through the PSW.
Minister Seeks Closer Coordination to Ease Textile Exporters’ Port Issues
Junaid Chaudhry directed Customs authorities to review the scanning process, identify causes of delays, and work with relevant stakeholders to streamline operations. He also called for greater use of the PSW and advance electronic processing to facilitate clearance before, or immediately upon, cargo arrival.
Port Reforms Double Revenues from Rs3 Billion to Rs7 Billion
PSW is developing a digital framework for the Port Community System (PCS) to further streamline port operations and enhance transparency. The initiatives undertaken by the Task Force and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs have helped ease port congestion and significantly accelerate the cargo clearance process.
LCCI Election Commission Finalises Arrangements for Transparent Polls
The Election Commission said that the Ministry of Commerce and DGTO have established an online portal under the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) to make the election process more transparent and technology based.