Modern Digital Ecosystem Essential for Ease of Doing Business: ICCI
PSW, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Trade Organizations (DGTO), conducted a consultative Change Management Session on the Digitalization of DGTO Processes at the @Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI).
TDAP, Pakistan Single Window Sign Strategic MoU to Boost Digital Trade Ecosystem
PSW and TDAP have officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the TDAP Headquarters in Karachi. This strategic partnership aims to accelerate the digitalization of Pakistan’s trade ecosystem, focusing on enhancing regulatory efficiency and providing integrated, modern services to the country’s export and import community.
Syed Maaz Praises Govt and Military Support for Economic Connectivity
The APBF leadership highlighted that the use of the TIR (Transports Internationaux Routiers) system and PSW platform represents a significant modernization of the country’s trade infrastructure. They said digitalization of customs procedures is helping streamline exports and build confidence among international buyers.
Customs Processes First-Ever TIR export Consignment from Karachi to Kyrgyzstan
Officials from Pakistan Customs said that the consignment was processed entirely through PSW system, marking another advancement in the country’s customs digitisation drive, Gwadar Pro reported. Trade officials said the successful inbound movement demonstrated the viability of the emerging Pakistan-China-Central Asia logistics corridor in both directions.
Pakistan Opens Land Route to Kyrgyzstan
The consignment was cleared electronically through the Pakistan Single Window system after the Export Processing Zone was activated as a TIR station. The FBR statement said the Directorate General of Transit Trade, Karachi, led the customs system upgrade in coordination with the Pakistan Single Window, TIR operators, PNCC-ICC and the IRU.
Trade Lab Launched to Boost Export Readiness
The Pakistan Single Window (PSW), in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), has launched ‘Trade Lab’, Pakistan’s first dedicated e-learning platform for cross-border trade, aimed at improving exporters’ technical capacity and easing entry into global markets.
Increased SBP facilitation: Import of oil, POL items, LNG in focus
This decision follows amendments made to the instructions regarding ‘Imports under PSW, "Financial Instrument Details’ and ‘Guarantees on behalf of Residents of Pakistan in Favour of Non-Residents’ in the Foreign Exchange Manual. According to the revised guidelines, authorised dealers (banks) will communicate the details of import transactions using electronic data interchange (EDI) with the PSW.
War Opens Port Opportunity
Long-term reforms are essential. These include improving digitalisation of port documentation, integrating systems with Pakistan Single Window (PSW), restructuring governance of Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim Authority, and revising tariff frameworks to reduce reliance on dollar-indexed costs.
Clean Ports, Strong Economy: Fight for Transparency in Maritime Sector
Pakistan is making moves. Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) in collaboration with UN Global Compact has initiated a collective action programme to curb corruption in ports. It is collaborating with PSW to develop a platform of public grievance whereby businesses can report corrupt demands without insecurity.
Ports Record Historic Cargo Surge
Modernisation of the Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS), integration with the Port Community System (PCS) and PSW, and ERP deployment have further strengthened operational efficiency.