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.
Jan-26-2024
World Custom Day 2024
On International Customs Day, let's applaud the unwavering commitment of our customs officials. We acknowledge the critical role customs officials play in keeping the wheels of international commerce turning smoothly.
Jan-24-2024
Customs’ Digitalization Programme
Sania Rasool, Deputy Collector at the Pakistan Customs, highlights that the Customs Department is adopting the electronic systems that are expected to effectively address the cross-border trade challenges. Underscoring the necessity of single window operations, she pointed toward the establishment of Pakistan Single Window (PSW) which was designed to offer seamless trade opportunities for all the relevant stakeholders.
Jan-15-2024
Navigating trade in the new year
In 2023, inflation soared, reaching nearly 30%, making everyday living more challenging in Pakistan. Our economy experienced a mild contraction by 0.5%, a sober reminder of the tough road we've had to tread. Yet, amid these hardships, our current account deficit saw a remarkable improvement, contracting from $17.5 billion to just $2.2 billion. The necessary reduction in imports played a key role in slowing down our economy and contributed to the surge in inflation rates.
Jan-13-2024
Introduction of PSW helpline service in Russian language
PSW has crossed an important milestone in strengthening the Pakistani economy. While promoting facilities in international trade, PSW has launched a special helpline service in the Russian language, through which the businessmen of Central Asian countries can gain an advantage in international trade.
Jan-13-2024
PSW launches Russian language helpline
In a strategic move towards advancing international trade facilitation, Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has launched a dedicated Russian language helpline to benefit transit trade with Central Asia.
Jan-13-2024
PSW launches helpline
On Wednesday, Pakistan Single Window (PSW) launched a dedicated Russian language helpline to benefit international transit trade with Central Asia. The helpline service aims to address a language barrier faced by traders from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, who use Pakistani ports as transit routes for their imports and exports with Central Asia.
Jan-13-2024
PSW introduces Russian language dedicated helpline to facilitate Central Asian trade
Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has launched Russian language helpline to benefit international transit trade with Central Asia, addressing a crucial language barrier faced by traders particularly from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan using Pakistani ports as transit routes for imports/exports with Central Asia.
Dec-29-2023
Single window solution for Pakistan
To overcome the challenges faced by Pakistan in international trade, the government of Pakistan introduced the PSW initiative in 2017, led by Pakistan Customs. It is a unified platform where all trade parties submit information through a single-entry point. It harmonizes customs and regulatory processes, bringing efficiency to stakeholders like government bodies, traders, port operators, ground handling agents, freight forwarders, transporters, and shipping agents.
Dec-19-2023
PSW has launched “Khadijah – The Women Entrepreneurship Program” in Karachi – KTN News.
The Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has launched “Khadijah – The Women Entrepreneurship Program” in Karachi. The program has targeted training and a comprehensive awareness strategy. The aim is to transfer knowledge and information to women entrepreneurs and equip them with the requisite know-how, skills, and expertise, which enables them to upscale their existing businesses for an export market and sustain and grow them over time.
Dec-19-2023
PSW has lined up Khadijah – The Women Entrepreneurship Program – K21 News
Pakistan Single Window has lined up Khadijah – The Women Entrepreneurship Program to provide women entrepreneurs and traders with the practical knowledge, necessary tools, skills, and framework towards becoming effective leaders in the domain of international trade.