Trade Talks – The PSW Podcast

Exporting Pakistan's Golden Fruit - Trade Talks - S3 - Ep 7

In this episode of Trade Talks, Shazia Mateen, Director of Rishad Mateen & Co., shares her journey from entering a traditionally male-dominated industry to building a successful mango export business. The conversation takes a closer look at what makes a mango “export quality,” the care involved in post-harvest handling and cold-chain logistics, and the requirements for reaching international markets. Shazia also shares how PSW is simplifying export processes and supporting ease of doing business.

Guest: Shazia Mateen

Host: Talha Ahad Date: Sep-29-2026

Inside Pakistan’s E-Commerce Engine - Trade Talks - S3 - Ep 6

In this episode of Trade Talks, Ehsan Saya, Managing Director of Daraz, shares insights into Pakistan's evolving e-commerce landscape, discussing the opportunities and challenges shaping the sector, from shifting supply chains and changing consumer behavior to the role of digital transformation in enabling trade. From overcoming market barriers to building more efficient and connected systems through initiatives like PSW, this conversation highlights practical ideas for a more productive and cost-effective digital trade ecosystem.

Guest: Ehsan Saya

Host: Talha Ahad Date: Aug-07-2026

PortVerse Explained: Building Smarter Ports for Pakistan - Trade Talks - S3 - Ep 5

In Episode 5 of Trade Talks, Naveed Abbas Memon, Chief Domain Officer at PSW, discusses how PortVerse by PSW and integrated digital trade systems are helping create a more connected, efficient, and competitive maritime ecosystem. The conversation also explores the opportunities emerging from shifting regional trade routes and what they could mean for Pakistan's ports and logistics sector.

Guest: Naveed Abbas Memon

Host: Talha Ahad Date: Jun-20-2026

Textiles, Trade & Transformation - Trade Talks - S3 - Ep 4

In episode 4 of Trade Talks – The PSW Podcast, Kamran Arshad, Chairman of the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), shares his perspective on the transformation of Pakistan’s textile industry, the structural challenges it continues to face, and the critical role of consistent industrial policy in strengthening exports.

Guest: Kamran Arshad

Host: Talha Ahad Date: Apr-16-2026

AI in Government, Trade, and Talent: Pakistan’s Digital Turning Point - Trade Talks - S3 - Ep 3

In this insightful podcast, Naveed Iftikhar, Co-Founder of AtomCamp, shares his journey from economist to artificial intelligence innovator and educator, revealing how AI and modern skills are transforming learning, work, and decision-making in Pakistan.

Guest: Naveed Iftikhar

Host: Talha Ahad Date: Jan-16-2026

Bridging Technology and Trade Through Ethical Digitalisation - Trade Talks - S3 - Ep 2

In this insightful podcast, Jehan Ara, Founder & CEO of Katalyst Labs, uncovers how technology and collaboration are transforming Pakistan’s economic landscape and empowering startups.

Guest: Jehan Ara

Host: Talha Ahad Date: Nov-26-2025