1. 1 Customs - A Potential for Regional Connectivity Dr. Jawwad Uwais Agha Collector 10 th December 2013

2. 2 Regional Connectivity “Transfer of relevant customs data in a structured format, by agreed message standards, in a secure environment, from one country’s customs system to another without human intervention”

3. 3 Why Connect ? Trade Leads... & Needs International Best Practise - UNLK – IGM / SAD /... Facilitation Safe Trade lanes Cargo Controls - Dangerous Substances Information Sharing

4. 4 How Connect ? Awareness – All Aboard G to G C to C B to B Customs Initiative – Focus Joint Technical Working – Establish Agreements - Stakeholder Push

5. 5 Experience in Regional connectivity Pakistan - Afghan Customs

6. 6 Regional Connectivity – On the cards ! Pak-US (IC3) Pakistan-Afghan:-.... extension to Hairatan and Sher Khan Bandar EDI with India at Wagha also in the planning phase EDI with China – working group formed by FBR EDI facility to be extended to CAREC – coordination with customs administrations being sought through Donors Pakistan Customs – Potential to share expertise in the Region - CAREC, SAARC and ECO countries

7. 7 Regional Connectivity Platform -- A Must Happen Regional Information Exchange System / Cross border Paperless Trade Regional Information Exchange System / Cross border Paperless Trade National e-Logistic Platform Port Community System Other Government Departments Paperless Customs

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