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Pakistan’s pharmaceutical trade has entered a new digital era. The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), one of the country’s most critical yet complex regulatory bodies, is fully integrated into the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) platform. This reform enables real-time approvals, eliminates redundant paperwork, and improves access to essential medicines, reducing trade costs and clearance delays.

Pakistan has made notable strides in modernizing its trade processes, with the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) playing a pivotal role in transforming the country's trade landscape. Established under the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement, PSW serves as an innovative digital platform designed to simplify the submission and processing of trade-related documents.

International Customs Day, celebrated annually on January 26th, provides an opportunity to recognize the critical role that customs administrations play in facilitating international trade and safeguarding global supply chains.

Pakistan has the potential to be at the center stage of regional trade, thanks not only to the billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project – but also due to an increased focus on improving connectivity with the landlocked countries of Central Asia, including Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.

In the realm of Pakistan’s trade landscape, two pillars stand tall, reshaping the traditional paradigms of cross-border commerce. The Web-based One Custom (WeBOC) and the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) emerge as beacons of efficiency, leveraging seamless digital platforms to streamline trading procedures and propel the nation towards economic prosperity.