Pakistan Single Window (PSW), TDAP sign MoU to boost exports

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the digitalisation of Pakistan’s trade ecosystem, with a focus on improving regulatory efficiency and providing integrated, modern services to exporters and importers

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th May, 2026) Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the digitalisation of Pakistan’s trade ecosystem, with a focus on improving regulatory efficiency and providing integrated, modern services to exporters and importers.

“As the lead entity for Pakistan’s digital trade transformation, PSW will work closely with TDAP to harmonise export facilitation processes and integrate key digital platforms, including TDAP’s Pakistan Trade Portal and Exporters Directory, into the broader PSW environment,” a news release said on Friday.

It added that the integration is intended to provide traders with seamless, real-time access to critical trade information and services while reducing reliance on manual procedures.

While PSW provides the digital framework for these reforms, TDAP serves as the country’s premier trade promotion organisation.

Under the agreement, TDAP will use its network of regional offices, trade associations and international connections to identify and engage stakeholders that can benefit from PSW’s digital reforms.

TDAP will also provide PSW with dedicated space at its flagship domestic events to expand outreach and encourage the adoption of paperless trade tools.

The collaboration also places strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making. The two organisations will engage in secure trade data-sharing to support market analysis and the development of evidence-based policies aimed at benefiting the local trade community.

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The initiative also includes the joint development of export-readiness toolkits and compliance checklists to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) better navigate global market requirements.

A key component of the MoU is its focus on gender-responsive trade facilitation.

PSW and TDAP will coordinate efforts to enhance the export readiness and digital inclusion of women-led enterprises. This includes encouraging entrepreneurs from the WTO Award-winning Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Programme to participate in international exhibitions and trade delegations organised under TDAP’s annual business plan.

PSW Chief Executive Officer Aftab Haider highlighted the significance of the partnership, saying, “Our collaboration with TDAP is another step towards creating a unified, inclusive and equitable trade ecosystem.”

The TDAP-PSW collaboration, he said, would help leverage PSW’s data collection and dissemination capabilities to facilitate targeted interventions by TDAP for cross-border trade promotion, with a special focus on women entrepreneurs, while PSW will benefit from TDAP’s experience and expertise to improve its services and knowledge products,” he added.

The partnership will also include joint capacity-building sessions under which PSW will provide orientation to TDAP officials on new digital modules and regulatory updates.

The initiative is aimed at ensuring both organisations provide consistent, high-quality guidance to the trade community, further strengthening Pakistan’s maritime and trade footprint.