News & Events

Minister lauds role of Maritime Sector

The Pakistan Single Window is a promising development that would be a game-changer for the Maritime Industry in Pakistan. This was stated by Faisal Sabzwari, the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, in his message to the national seminar on good governance, best practices and integrity measures in maritime industry.

Mar-09-2023
BOI to Introduce Asaan Karobar Bill in Parliament

A year after the launch of the Asaan Karobar Programme to promote ease of doing business (EODB) in the country, the Board of Investment (BOI) has completed the draft bill of the programme to be presented in the parliament by the end of this month.

Mar-06-2023
Pakistan Customs Notifies Rules for Cross-Border Trade

Pakistan Customs has notified regulations that will govern cross-border trade under the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) system. The regulations were notified through a customs notification SRO98 of 2023, which will come into effect immediately. These regulations will apply to all users from individuals to commercial and non-commercial entities engaged in cross-border trade.

Feb-10-2023
PIDE To Initiate Joint Research For Policy Formulation On Economy

Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) would take joint research initiatives with the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry and develop various policy papers on the economy. The initiative on various projects of mutual interest would produce beneficial outcomes for the businesses and the economy.

Feb-09-2023
FBR notifies regulations for evidence of identity to accessing Pakistan Single Window

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday notified regulations for evidence of identity for accessing Pakistan Single Window (PSW). The revenue body said that these regulations apply to all users, including individuals, sole proprietorships or bodies corporate registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) or the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, government organizations, diplomatic missions, foreign individuals and businesses or any other commercial and non-commercial entity engaged in cross-border trade, as well as the users involved in the provision of trade related services.

Feb-06-2023
PSW Rolls Out the Lab Management System for the Ease of Doing Business

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has begun rolling out the Lab Management System (LMS) for the electronic processing of lab test requests initiated by government agencies for clearance of imports/exports. In the first phase laboratories associated with the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) are on board with the system with the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) lab in Karachi and the GMO Testing Lab of Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute (AARI) Faisalabad being the first ones to be fully integrated on the PSW platform.

Feb-06-2023
PSW Rolls Out the Lab Management System for the Ease of Doing Business

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has begun rolling out the Lab Management System (LMS) for electronic processing of lab test requests initiated by the government agencies for clearance of imports/exports. The new service enables the authorized officials from the relevant government departments to electronically request lab testing of any imported or exported goods and view the results online before issuing the requisite license, permit, certificate, or any other authorization.

Feb-06-2023
KP business delegation calls on Chairman FBR

President of KCC&I and Chairman Council of Border Trade Chambers, Syed Jawad Hussain Kazmi informed the Chairman FBR about the problems being faced by traders during clearance of goods through Pakistan Single Window System (PSW) and by different other departments including Animal Quarantine Department (AQD) and Plant Protection Department.

Feb-28-2023
FBR chairman asked to solve business community’s problems

A delegation, led by President of the Khyber Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I) Syed Jawad Hussain Kazmi, met Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Asim Ahmed here at Peshawar Customs House on Friday. Kazmi applauded the creation of an international grade port in Torkham, but claimed that the project’s unnecessary delay had exacerbated the plight of traders. He said that the project will be completed as soon as possible through local employment to benefit shopkeepers and local residents. Barter trade with Afghanistan and Iran was also discussed.

Jan-28-2023
International Customs Day: Messages from Zahid Bashir Choudhry General Secretary (2022-2023) Karachi Customs Agents Association

The World Customs Organization (WCO), has announced that 2023 will be devoted to the united efforts of the global Customs community to take on a leadership role, using innovative technologies, and collaborating with its stakeholders in bracing for the future, with the slogan “Nurturing the next generation: promoting a culture of knowledge sharing and professional pride in customs.

Jan-27-2023