FBR Proposes Digital Tax Return System for Non-Resident Shipping
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a new electronic system for tax returns filed by non-resident ship owners, charterers and authorised shipping agents, linking the tax authority’s IRIS system with the Pakistan Single Window (PSW).
Khadijah Program Opens Pathways to Global Markets for Women
PSW held a Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Program session in Karachi to equip women entrepreneurs with the knowledge, financial linkages and institutional support needed to enter international trade. The session was titled “Access to Opportunity: Enabling Women Entrepreneurs.
APTMA Seeks Exemption of EFS Imports from Punjab Infrastructure CESS
The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has urged the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) to exempt Goods Declarations filed under the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) from the Punjab Infrastructure Development Cess when consignments of Punjab-based exporters are cleared through Karachi ports
Pakistan Customs and PSW Advance Digital Trade Verification Through ValidAP Integration with Hong Kong Customs
Pakistan has taken another step towards trusted digital trade with the operationalization of Pakistan Single Window’s (PSW) integration with ValidAP, a blockchain-based digital document verification platform developed and hosted by the Customs and Excise Department of Hong Kong, China.
PSW Hosts Khadijah Program Session at LUMS for Women’s Mentorship and Entrepreneurial Growth
PSW, in collaboration with the LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE), an incubation centre committed to supporting entrepreneurship and business innovation in Pakistan, hosted a mentorship and capacity-building session under its flagship Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Program.
Digital Infrastructure Can Make Trade Faster and More Competitive
A seminar titled “Trade Facilitation and the Future of Trade: Digital Transformation, Competitiveness and Regional Integration,” was organised by the PIDE. The seminar was attended by Pakistan Single Window (PSW) Chief Executive Officer Syed Aftab Haider, while the session was moderated by Dr Uzma Zia, Senior Research Economist at PIDE.
PSW Integrates with NADRA’s PakID App for Remote Biometric Verification
PSW has integrated with the National Database and Registration Authority’s (NADRA) PakID Mobile App, enabling PSW users to complete the mandatory verification process remotely through the App for PSW subscription, subscription renewal and profile updates.
FBR Issues New List of Perishable Goods Allowed Three Months in Customs Warehouses
The FBR has directed the Chief Collector (South Appraisement) to immediately coordinate with the PSW/WeBOC team on any system changes required to implement the notification.
Pakistan Must Integrate into Global Value Chains to Boost Exports: Shahid Imran
Shahid Imran said trade initiatives were important but needed to be implemented consistently to deliver sustainable results. He also called for extending the Pakistan Single Window to cover the remaining regulatory agencies to facilitate trade and reduce procedural hurdles.
Experts Stress Need for Reducing Cotton Import Regulatory Procedures
The Department of Plant Protection has initiated PRA arrangements with 11 cotton-producing countries, with progress with China considered particularly important for ongoing research collaboration.Researchers urged the department to complete the assessments and expedite import permits submitted through the PSW.