PAA, PSW to launch digital cargo charges system at Jinnah International Airport

Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) and Pakistan Single Window (PSW) are set to introduce an electronic system for gathering Cargo Throughput Charges at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport starting August 27, according to Business Recorder. Under the new arrangement, the charges will be paid online instead of through paperwork and manual handling, with checks done automatically.

The move follows a memorandum of understanding that the two bodies signed to computerise CTC collection on air-imported consignments, a statement issued on Tuesday said. Director Commercial Abdul Basit signed for PAA, while Chief Domain Officer Naveed Abbas Memon signed for PSW.

Officials expect the system to cut paperwork, bank visits and queues while adding transparency to the process. The statement also linked the collaboration to the government's digitalisation policy and described it as a step toward modernising the country's air cargo sector and easing trade.