Pakistan Single Window and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the digitalisation of Pakistan’s trade ecosystem.
The partnership aims to improve regulatory efficiency and provide integrated digital services to exporters and importers across the country.
PSW and TDAP to Integrate Digital Trade Platforms
According to a joint statement issued on Friday, PSW will work closely with TDAP to harmonise export facilitation processes and integrate key digital platforms into the broader PSW system.
The integration will include TDAP’s Pakistan Trade Portal and Exporters Directory to provide traders with seamless and real-time access to critical trade information and services.
Officials stated that the initiative will help reduce dependence on manual procedures and support paperless trade operations.
TDAP to Expand Outreach for Digital Trade Reforms
Under the agreement, TDAP will utilise its network of regional offices, trade associations and international connections to identify stakeholders that can benefit from PSW’s digital reforms.
TDAP will also provide dedicated space to PSW at major domestic trade events to increase awareness and encourage adoption of digital trade tools.
The collaboration aims to improve ease of doing business and modernise Pakistan’s export facilitation system.
Focus on Data-Driven Trade Policies
The MoU also places strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making and secure trade data-sharing between the two organisations.
According to the statement, the partnership will support market analysis and the development of evidence-based policies for the local trade community.
PSW and TDAP also plan to jointly develop export-readiness toolkits and compliance checklists to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) meet international market requirements.
Women Entrepreneurs to Benefit From Initiative
A major component of the agreement focuses on gender-responsive trade facilitation and digital inclusion for women-led businesses.
The two organisations will work together to improve export readiness for women entrepreneurs and encourage participation in international exhibitions and trade delegations.
The initiative will particularly support participants of the WTO Award-winning Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Programme.
PSW CEO Highlights Importance of Partnership
Aftab Haider described the collaboration as another step towards building a unified and inclusive trade ecosystem in Pakistan.
He stated that the partnership would allow TDAP to benefit from PSW’s data collection and dissemination capabilities for targeted trade promotion initiatives, especially for women entrepreneurs.
According to him, PSW would also benefit from TDAP’s expertise and experience to improve digital services and knowledge products.
Joint Capacity-Building Sessions Planned
The partnership will also include joint capacity-building and training sessions.
Under the initiative, PSW will provide orientation to TDAP officials regarding new digital modules and regulatory updates to ensure both organisations provide consistent guidance to the trade community.
Officials said the collaboration would help strengthen Pakistan’s trade and maritime footprint while supporting long-term export growth.