Pakistan Single Window (PSW), the nation’s digital platform for cross-border trade, has announced the launch of its dedicated online learning platform, Trade Lab. Developed in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and funded by the Centre for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), this initiative aims to equip entrepreneurs, startups, and businesses with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of international trade in the digital era while enhancing customs and regulatory compliance.
Trade Lab directly supports PSW’s vision of reducing the time and cost of doing business by fostering effective compliance with national and international trade regulations. With an initial lineup of nine courses — including Customs Tariff Essentials, Exporting Goods from Pakistan, Understanding the Legal Framework of Trade, and Market Analysis & Marketing Strategy — Trade Lab seeks not only to enhance knowledge but also to provide learners with practical, actionable skills applicable in today’s fast-paced global trade environment.
As the platform evolves, PSW plans to expand the number and content of courses through collaborations with government training institutes such as the Customs Academy, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), and the Pakistan Institute of Trade and Development, Ministry of Commerce.
Highlighting the significance of this initiative, Aftab Haider, CEO of PSW, stated that the launch of Trade Lab marks a strategic leap in PSW’s mission to drive digital transformation within Pakistan’s trade ecosystem.
He added that knowledge is key to unlocking the potential of traders. By providing accessible, expert-led online training, PSW aims not only to facilitate compliance but also to build capacity, enhance competitiveness, and shape a more efficient, transparent, and inclusive future for Pakistan’s economy.
Together with PSW’s Trade Information Portal, the organization seeks to create a dynamic, robust digital knowledge base that helps traders stay informed and compliant with national and international laws, regulations, and market dynamics.
The platform’s introduction aligns with Pakistan’s commitment under the WTO’s Trade Facilitation Agreement to modernize its trade landscape and integrate into global value chains. Trade Lab is set to become an essential tool for traders, government officials, and logistics providers, ensuring all stakeholders can benefit from the efficiencies of the digital single-window environment.
Moreover, it will support women entrepreneurs and gender-responsive MSMEs by enhancing their access to trade-related information, digital tools, and capacity-building opportunities, thereby promoting inclusive participation in international trade.
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