NTC, PSW formalize digitalization pact

June 15, 2026 (MLN): The National Tariff Commission (NTC) and Pakistan Single Window (PSW) have entered into an agreement aimed at automating and digitizing key tariff and trade-related functions, as part of efforts to modernize Pakistan’s trade policy framework.

The agreement was signed by NTC Chairman Dr. Jawwad Uwais Agha and PSW Chief Executive Officer Syed Aftab Haider during a ceremony attended by Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, Technical Advisor to the Prime Minister Dr. Muhammad Saeed, Secretary Commerce Jawad Paul, FBR Member Customs Operations Syed Shakeel Shah, and senior officials from both organizations.

Speaking on the occasion, the commerce minister highlighted the importance of digital transformation in strengthening trade institutions, noting that modernizing the NTC would support economic growth and help align Pakistan’s trade defense system with international standards.

Under the collaboration, both entities will work on improving data exchange and digitizing NTC’s operations related to tariff and trade policy analysis, tariff rationalization, and trade remedy measures.

The initiative is also expected to shorten processing times for cases involving anti-dumping, countervailing, and safeguard duties, according to APP.

Dr. Agha said the initiative represents a significant step toward enhancing institutional efficiency, improving the accuracy of investigations, and promoting greater transparency in trade-related decision-making through the Commission’s Tariff Policy Centre.

PSW CEO Syed Aftab Haider said integrating NTC’s tariff functions into the PSW digital ecosystem would strengthen institutional coordination and enable better use of real-time trade data.

The agreement underscores the commitment of both organizations to building a more transparent, predictable, and competitive trade environment for domestic industries.

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