News & Events

Pakistan Customs engaging other partners

Pakistan Customs has played a pivotal role in developing a sustainable economy. Besides automation and bringing all the stakeholders under one roof by implementing PSW, supporting the WCO’s concept of facilitating the global transition to green trade and reducing its environmental footprint, the establishment of the NTS and the creation of more Directorates and Enforcement Collectorates are also steps towards collaborative governance.

Jan-27-2024
World Custom Day 2024

On International Customs Day, let's applaud the unwavering commitment of our customs officials. We acknowledge the critical role customs officials play in keeping the wheels of international commerce turning smoothly.

Jan-26-2024
Introduction of PSW helpline service in Russian language

PSW has crossed an important milestone in strengthening the Pakistani economy. While promoting facilities in international trade, PSW has launched a special helpline service in the Russian language, through which the businessmen of Central Asian countries can gain an advantage in international trade.

Jan-13-2024
Customs’ Digitalization Programme

Sania Rasool, Deputy Collector at the Pakistan Customs, highlights that the Customs Department is adopting the electronic systems that are expected to effectively address the cross-border trade challenges. Underscoring the necessity of single window operations, she pointed toward the establishment of Pakistan Single Window (PSW) which was designed to offer seamless trade opportunities for all the relevant stakeholders.

Jan-24-2024
PSW launches Russian language helpline

In a strategic move towards advancing international trade facilitation, Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has launched a dedicated Russian language helpline to benefit transit trade with Central Asia.

Jan-13-2024
PSW launches helpline

On Wednesday, Pakistan Single Window (PSW) launched a dedicated Russian language helpline to benefit international transit trade with Central Asia. The helpline service aims to address a language barrier faced by traders from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, who use Pakistani ports as transit routes for their imports and exports with Central Asia.

Jan-13-2024
PSW introduces Russian language dedicated helpline to facilitate Central Asian trade

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has launched Russian language helpline to benefit international transit trade with Central Asia, addressing a crucial language bar­rier faced by traders particularly from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan using Paki­stani ports as transit routes for imports/exports with Central Asia.

Jan-13-2024
Navigating trade in the new year

In 2023, inflation soared, reaching nearly 30%, making everyday living more challenging in Pakistan. Our economy experienced a mild contraction by 0.5%, a sober reminder of the tough road we've had to tread. Yet, amid these hardships, our current account deficit saw a remarkable improvement, contracting from $17.5 billion to just $2.2 billion. The necessary reduction in imports played a key role in slowing down our economy and contributed to the surge in inflation rates.

Jan-15-2024
Single window solution for Pakistan

To overcome the challenges faced by Pakistan in international trade, the government of Pakistan introduced the PSW initiative in 2017, led by Pakistan Customs. It is a unified platform where all trade parties submit information through a single-entry point. It harmonizes customs and regulatory processes, bringing efficiency to stakeholders like government bodies, traders, port operators, ground handling agents, freight forwarders, transporters, and shipping agents.

Dec-29-2023
Licenses and Registrations of pharmaceutics were granted to PSW

The Pakistan Single Window, in collaboration with the Drug Regulatory Authority, has established PSW for all existing entities, their licenses and registrations to improve ease of doing business, transparency, and efficiency of pharmaceuticals, importers, health organizations, and drug import support organizations. has been integrated into the platform.

Dec-14-2023