Latest News & Updates
Stay up to date with the latest news and updates from Pakistan Single Window (PSW), including trade facilitation initiatives, digital transformation, policy developments, institutional collaborations, and cross-border trade developments in Pakistan. Explore official announcements, industry insights, and key initiatives shaping the country’s import and export ecosystem.
May-27-2024
Pakistan Customs Achieves Progress in World Bank-funded Project
Leveraging WeBOC, Customs has enabled the country to leapfrog even the developed nations in the simplification and digitalization process of the entire ecosystem of trading across borders through Pakistan Single Window.
Apr-21-2024
Transitioning WeBOC to PSW: A step towards enhanced efficiency in trade operations
While both PSW and WeBOC were established to facilitate the import and export of goods in Pakistan through automation, WeBOC primarily focuses on customs clearance processes. PSW adopts a more comprehensive approach, understanding trade facilitation in an enhanced manner, covering a myriad of trade-related activities.
Apr-15-2024
Pakistan needs a more holistic pro-trade strategy
Implementing the Pakistan Single Window not only reduces costs and time on trade-related documentation and procedures but is also likely to increase Pakistani firms’ participation in international trading activities.
Apr-05-2024
Country should chalk out pension reform plan: WB
Simplify requirements and documentation for firms to access the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS). Digitise and automate EFS processes and verification checks through the Pakistan Single Window to allow risk-based audits
Mar-27-2024
Sindh Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control successfully completes PSW test run
The Sindh Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control (ET&NC) Department has officially announced the successful completion of the test run for its new Pakistan Single Window (PSW) module. This innovative digital system is designed to streamline the collection and management of the Sindh Infrastructure Development CESS (SIDC), including waivers and bank guarantees.
Mar-25-2024
Priorities for New Government
The new government’s steadfast commitment to economic revival and proactive approach to building upon the groundwork laid by the caretaker administration are encouraging signs.
Mar-24-2024
PM Shehbaz forms committee to enhance business ease
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched a significant initiative aimed at facilitating business operations in Pakistan. To spearhead this effort, a committee has been formed under the leadership of Federal Minister for Privatisation and Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan.
Mar-24-2024
Ease of Doing Business: Aleem-led panel to articulate strategy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a committee to propose a strategy for improving the ease of doing business in Pakistan. The committee will be headed by Aleem Khan, Minister for Investment, and all the provincial chief secretaries as well as the CEO of Pakistan Single Window.
Mar-23-2024
New Cabinet Committee under Aleem Khan to work on improving Ease of Doing Business
Prime Minister has unveiled a new and specialized committee that will be dedicated to enhancing the ease of doing business in the country. Chaired by Mr. Abdul Aleem Khan, Minister for Investment and Privatization, the committee boasts a lineup of distinguished members representing various governmental bodies, including delegates from pivotal organizations such as the Pakistan Single Window.
Mar-10-2024
A call to unite for health equity: PSW and DRAP collaborate for digital solutions
The integration of DRAP with the PSW platform represents a significant milestone in addressing the medicine shortage crisis. By electronically integrating cross-border trade-related processes, both entities aim to expedite the clearance of pharmaceutical products, thereby mitigating the challenges associated with drug scarcity due to supply chain disruptions.