News & Updates

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-29-2023
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.

Dec-19-2023
PSW has conducted Khadijah – The Women Entrepreneurship program to mentor business women – Hum News

PSW has conducted ‘Khadijah’ – The Women Entrepreneurship Program to motivate women towards start-ups and ventures that contribute to cross-border trade by streamlining their current development to be a part of the global supply chain.

Dec-19-2023
Cross-border goods via PSW: FBR directs govt depts to apply new ‘IRMS’

FBR has mandated the implementation of IRMS for cross-border trade consignments cleared through the PSW system. The new system applies to government departments handling trade controls on imports, exports, and transit goods. It aims to balance compliance and trade facilitation, reducing business time and costs. The Governing Council will form an inter-agency Risk Management Committee to oversee the IRMS, ensuring collaboration among government bodies and assessing its impact on compliance.

Dec-19-2023
Licenses, Product Registration: PSW teams up with DRAP for gradual roll-out of services

Pakistan Single Window, in collaboration with the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan has successfully integrated all existing entities, licenses, and product registration of drugs with the PSW platform. It will enhance transparency, efficiency, and ease of doing business for pharmaceutical companies, commercial importers, healthcare institutions, and humanitarian organizations involved in imports of finished drugs. This partnership was formalized through an MoU signed on 11th November 2022 in Islamabad.

Dec-14-2023
Licenses and Registrations of pharmaceutics were granted to PSW

The Pakistan Single Window, in collaboration with the Drug Regulatory Authority, has established PSW for all existing entities, their licenses and registrations to improve ease of doing business, transparency, and efficiency of pharmaceuticals, importers, health organizations, and drug import support organizations. has been integrated into the platform.

Dec-14-2023
Revitalizing Pakistan’s export engine, economic activity

Aadil Nakhoda discusses the recent trade statistics published by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics for November 2023, suggesting that exports in the first five months of FY24 are hovering at levels similar to those reported for the first five months in the previous fiscal year. He recommends restructuring trading agreements, supporting small and medium enterprises, adopting global standards, and enabling digital access to market information.

Dec-11-2023
SMEDA to organize training on “Import/Export Documentation Procedures and PSW”

SMEDA will organise a one-day workshop on “Import Export Documentation Procedures and Pakistan Single Window” for profitable business growth on 11 December. The workshop will be held at the Jhelum Chamber of Commerce Industry and will provide information about international trade, trade payment terms and PSW.

Dec-11-2023
Khadija Women Entrepreneurship Programme earns praise

PSW earned praise for its Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Program held in Lahore. FBR Member Customs (Operations) Zeba Hai Azhar commended PSW's efforts to empower women entrepreneurs, highlighting the program's aim to train and enhance capabilities for active participation in cross-border trade. The CEO of PSW, Syed Aftab Haider, emphasized the initiative's significance in encouraging more women entrepreneurs to engage in international trade and expand their market reach.

Dec-07-2023