News & Updates

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).

Oct-07-2026
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.

Oct-06-2026
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

Oct-06-2026
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.

Sep-30-2026
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.

Sep-25-2026
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.

Sep-23-2026
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.

Sep-23-2026
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.

Sep-21-2026
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.

Sep-21-2026
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.

Sep-21-2026