News & Updates

Pakistan Issues First Ferry Service License to Iran and GCC Countries

Minister proposed digitalizing the licensing process, integrating it into the Pakistan Single Window platform, similar to ship registration systems, and reducing the license issuance time from six months to just one month

Aug-05-2025
Minister Advocates Fast launch of Pakistan Ferry Service

To remove bureaucratic delays, the minister ordered that ferry licenses be issued through a fully digital process, integrated with the Pakistan Single Window system, similar to how ships are currently registered.

Aug-02-2025
23 Government Institutions linked to Pakistan Single Window

To streamline international trade and streamline the export, import and transit system, 23 national institutions including FBR, Customs, Maritime, IT, National Food Security have been linked to the Pakistan Single Window.

Jul-24-2025
PM To Launch ‘PortVerse’ Maritime System In August To Enhance Port Efficiency

Aftab Haider, CEO PSW, explained in a press conference that the system will act as a central hub for secure data exchange among customs, port authorities, shipping lines, and freight forwarders. The goal of the PCS is to improve transparency, security, and efficiency in port operations and global trade.

Jul-24-2025
Pakistan Single Window: Auto Makers Can Now Apply for Import Quotas Digitally

Auto manufacturers no longer have to apply manually to the government’s Engineering Development Board (EDB) for the issuance of import quotas, as the board has successfully integrated with the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) with effect from July 17, 2025.

Jul-23-2025
Smarter Regulation

Trade facilitation has advanced with the introduction of the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) initiative, launched by Pakistan Customs. The PSW digitises the processes of import and export licensing and clearance, integrating various agencies, such as maritime, narcotics, drug regulation and fisheries departments, to minimise delays and reduce costs.

Jul-19-2025
Statement on False Allegations Against Pakistan Single Window

It has come to our attention that a vlog recently published on YouTube contains false and misleading claims regarding the operations of the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and its senior management. These allegations are baseless and appear to be part of a deliberate attempt to discredit PSW to protect the vested interests entrenched in the old system.

Jul-18-2025
PSW Fee Waiver On Export Declarations Now Live - Powered By EDF

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has joined forces with the Export Development Fund (EDF) to revolutionize export facilitation across Pakistan, with a key focus on empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to succeed in cross-border trade. Thanks to the strategic support of EDF, PSW has waived the fee on export declarations, providing cost savings directly to exporters.

Jul-17-2025
PSW Launched NextTech Internship Program to Empower the Future Workforce Under its CSR Initiative

PSW has launched the NextTech Internship Program, in collaboration with NUST Professional Development Centre (PDC). This initiative is a significant step toward unlocking potential, bridging the gap between academia and innovation, and fueling Pakistan’s digital revolution.

Jul-16-2025
FBR Says To Interact With 5 Key Stakeholders

FBR has claimed that it will interact with five key stakeholders, including importers’ associations and Goods Transport Associations, before the implementation of the Digital Enforcement Stations. The preliminary identified stakeholders for Digital Enforcement Stations included Importers’ Associations, Chambers of Commerce and Industries, Goods Transport Associations, PSW, and Pakistan Customs Border Stations.

Jul-13-2025