Task Force Set up to Reform FBR Legal Wings, Address Litigation Gaps
The task force will be presided over by Shad Mohammad and includes senior legal and operational officials from FBR, the CEO of Pakistan Single Window, technical advisors, representatives of the Attorney General’s Office, and the eminent constitutional and tax lawyer Hafiz Ahsaan Ahmad Khokhar, highlighting the seriousness of the government’s initiative.
Pakistani Ports Emerge as Safe Trade Hub
The PTEA has proposed the establishment of a Centralised Monitoring & Response Unit to monitor import and export cargo flows through the Pakistan Single Window.
Senate Panel Concerned at Quetta Expo Centre Site
It was noted that the TDAP had established a dedicated Women Entrepreneurs Division and signed MoUs with various NGOs and government organizations, including PSW, to strengthen networks supporting cottage industries and women-led businesses.
Imported Used Cars vs. Local Assembly: Pakistan’s Auto Sector at a Crossroads
The pre-shipment inspection (PSI) regime has also been streamlined, requiring agencies to be registered with the PSQCA, accredited by the PNAC, and internationally recognized through ILAC arrangements, with mandatory integration into the PSW system.
Strengthening Cybersecurity Essential to Attract Foreign Investment: Shaza Fatima
The government is digitizing various sectors, including the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), customs operations, and the Pakistan Single Window system, to improve transparency and efficiency.
Government to Shift Export Development Fund to Section 42 Company, Abolish Surcharge
The study recommended strengthening research capabilities, launching seven thematic financing windows, and integrating the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) platform to directly connect with exporters.
Export Stasis Comes Under NA Focus
The Ministry issued Standard Operating Procedures (SPPs) in consultation with the Finance Division, AGPR, Pakistan Single Window (PSW), and Customs. The scheme will be digitally managed by PSW in coordination with SBP, Customs, FTO, and CGA.
HCSTSI, TDAP Jointly Organize Seminar Titled “Inclusion Of Women-Led Businesses For Export Readiness, Business Financing
On this occasion, Vice President Shan Sehgal stressed the importance of registering business brands and logos to safeguard intellectual property, effectively utilizing social media platforms for marketing, and registering businesses with the PSW to minimize procedural hurdles at the governmental level.
ICCI, PSW Hold Awareness Session on Medical Devices’ Import
The ICCI, in collaboration with PSW, organized an important awareness session on “Import NOC for Medical Devices through PSW System – Understanding Rule 26(2) for Donation Purposes including NGOs and Hospitals.” The session brought together representatives from the business community, regulatory bodies, NGOs, and hospitals.
PSW And GCUL Sign MoU To Strengthen Student Entrepreneurship And Trade Readiness
PSW and GCUL have signed MoU to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry, with a focus on entrepreneurship, trade facilitation, and practical skill development for students. The partnership strengthens engagement between higher education institutions and Pakistan Single Window, supporting closer alignment between academic learning and PSW’s digital trade facilitation platforms in line with evolving trade practices.