PSW, TDAP sign MoU to digitalize Pakistan's trade ecosystem

May 08, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to digitalize Pakistan's trade ecosystem, aimed at  improving regulatory efficiency and deliver integrated, modern services to exporters and importers.

Under the agreement, PSW, the lead entity for Pakistan's digital trade transformation will work closely with TDAP to harmonize export facilitation processes and integrate key digital platforms, including TDAP's Pakistan Trade Portal and Exporters Directory, into the broader PSW environment.

The integration is intended to give traders seamless, real-time access to critical trade information while reducing reliance on manual procedures, APP reported.

TDAP, the country's premier trade promotion organization, 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.

It 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 places strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making, with both organizations committing to secure trade data-sharing to support market analysis and the development of evidence-based policies.

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

A key component of the MoU is gender-responsive trade facilitation. PSW and TDAP will coordinate efforts to enhance the export readiness and digital inclusion of women-led enterprises, including encouraging entrepreneurs from the WTO Award-winning Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Programme to participate in international exhibitions and trade delegations under TDAP's annual business plan.

PSW Chief Executive Officer Aftab Haider said the collaboration would 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 would benefit from TDAP's experience and expertise to improve its services and knowledge products.

The partnership will further include joint capacity-building sessions, under which PSW will provide orientation to TDAP officials on new digital modules and regulatory updates, aimed at ensuring both organisations deliver consistent, high-quality guidance to the trade community.

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