Seminar highlights online export tools, streamlined documentation for small traders and industries
HYDERABAD:
The Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI), in collaboration with Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and Alibaba.com, organised an awareness seminar on Saturday at the Chamber Secretariat. The event aimed at facilitating traders and industrialists through a unified digital platform for all import and export documentation requirements.
Addressing the session, PSW Deputy Manager Change Management Rizwan Samad said that PSW is a comprehensive digital platform transforming Pakistan’s trade processes in line with modern international standards by integrating all import, export and transit trade procedures into a single online portal.
He said that traders can now complete all import and export-related tasks from home using a computer or mobile phone, eliminating the need to submit more than 20 different physical documents previously required. He added that verification of the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) would soon be available online, as PSW’s system for permits, certificates, bank payments, customs clearance and document processing had significantly reduced both time and cost.
He highlighted that PSW has processed over 97,000 subscribers, more than 1.3 million declarations and over 850,000 LPCOs, while the integration of 29 banks has ensured faster and more transparent financial procedures.
Alibaba.com Business Growth Manager Muhammad Sadiq briefed the audience on its registration process and the benefits of online exports. He said Alibaba.com was the world’s largest B2B e-commerce platform, enabling Pakistani traders and small businesses to easily connect with global buyers.
He also explained how companies could join the platform as “Global Suppliers” after completing the registration process and selecting a suitable payment plan. Sadiq added that Alibaba’s built-in tools supported global marketing, direct buyer communication, customer base expansion and secure payment systems, greatly enhancing business reliability. He said thousands of Pakistani companies were significantly increasing their exports through the platform and gaining access to international markets at minimal cost.
HCSTSI Vice President Shan Sehgal appreciated the collaboration between HCSTSI, PSW and Alibaba.com, calling it an important milestone for the business community of Hyderabad.
