News & Updates

Commercial Imports (HC type) Clearance requiring PSQCA is switched to PSW system

The Clearance of Commercial imports (HC type) requiring PSQCA certifications is being switched from WeBOC to the PSW system. From 21st November 2022, all the PSQCA-related commodities (specific items) will be completely shifted over to PSW. All traders or importers engaged in the import of PSQCA-related commodities are informed to file Single Declaration (Imports) through the PSW system for issuance of electronic Release Order from PSQCA and Customs clearance of their import consignments.

Nov-18-2022

MOU Signed between PSW & DRAP For Cross-Border Trade Facilitation

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to further expand their partnership for trade facilitation through the integration of cross-border business processes of DRAP. During the ceremony, the CEO PSW, Mr. Syed Aftab Haider, said, “The Pharmaceutical industry has long been identified as a priority sector by the government due to its size and contribution to the national economy and its potential for exports.

Nov-11-2022

PSW and DRAP signed an MoU to further expand their partnership

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further expand their partnership for trade facilitation. The integration of DRAP systems under PSW would provide the electronic submission, processing, and issuance of licenses, and imported products including drugs, medical devices, health, and over-the-counter products.

Nov-11-2022

TV Appearance at the ‘World This Morning’ – PTV World

CEO PSW, Syed Aftab Haider appeared at an informative session on the show 'World This Morning-PTV World. He shared his valuable insights at the Trade Potential of Pakistan with the Pakistan Single Window System and how Peer Learning Initiative will bring CAS countries closer for better collaboration and connectivity to bring trade reforms. Also, he addressed how the participants of PEER learning initiative learned from their experience about the state of implementation, operations and regional best practices.

Oct-19-2022

Peer Learning Initiative for Single Window Officials from Central Asia and Pakistan

A Peer Learning Initiative on Single Windows Implementation and Management is organised by the International Trade Centre in the framework of the European Union funded Ready4Trade Central Asia (R4TCA) and hosted by the Pakistan Single Window. The event brings together public and private sector customs and trade experts from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan to share their knowledge, experiences, and regional best practices for the development and implementation of the national single window.

Oct-13-2022

Pakistan committed to deepening diplomatic trade relations with neighboring states

Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar said on Wednesday that the incumbent government was striving hard to promote and develop regional trade, particularly with Central Asian states by introducing modern trade and business technologies, besides facilitating the business communities across the region. Addressing a three-day conference on “Peer Learning Initiatives, National Single Window Implementation and Management” organized by Pakistan Single Window in collaboration with Ready4Trade Central Asia (R4TCA) project, the minister said that the trading process could be eased by using the latest techniques.

Oct-13-2022

DPP related commodities (with some exceptions) are shifted over to PSW

All the Department of Plant Protection - DPP related commodities, with some exceptions, will be completely shifted over to PSW, and clearance will be subjected to e-issuance of Release Order by DPP through filing Single Declaration (SD) w.e.f. 05th October 2022.

Oct-05-2022

Pakistan To Improve Trade Ties With Neighbors

Pakistan will improve trade relations with all neighbors, Commerce Minister Naveed Qamar said on Wednesday. The minister was addressing the three-day conference on Peer Learning Initiatives, National Single Window Implementation and Management, organized by Pakistan Single Window (PSW) in collaboration with the International Trade Centre in the framework of the European Union-funded Ready4Trade Central Asia (R4TCA). “The government is committed to deepening political, diplomatic, and trade relations with all our neighboring countries”, he remarked.

Oct-04-2022

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.

Sep-01-2022

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.