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My dear LinkedIn Family, We often discuss the challenges that Pakistan faces, especially in trade, the economy, and the public sector. But today, let’s take a moment to celebrate a success story in these areas; one that is making us proud and placing Pakistan on the global stage. I’m talking about the Pakistan Single Window (PSW), a true example of how a clear vision, dedication, collaboration, and focused efforts can turn ambitious goals into reality. Some of you might not be familiar with PSW, so rather than diving into the details, I encourage you to watch the video by Mr. Aftab Haider, the CEO of PSW—he explains it perfectly. Single Window implementation in Pakistan is more than just a success; it’s a compelling story of overcoming challenges through effective communication, coordination, dedication, robust project management, and, most importantly, a shared vision. Let’s take pride in this remarkable achievement and continue to support initiatives that highlight the best of what Pakistan can achieve.

There are many heroes in the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) story and one of them is not an individual but a donor funded project-the Pakistan Regional Economic Integration Activty (PREIA) funded by the USAID and implemented by DAI. It was PREIA that provided the initial technical and financial support for single window implementation in Pakistan and helped develop significant components including the Tradeverse, the integrated risk management system, and the about to be launched Portverse. As the curtain came down on PREIA after 9 productive years I sat down with the VCast media team contracted by PREIA to talk about PSW and its different facets. One of my favourite ones is on “winning over skeptics”-an often overlooked part of single window implementation. If you can bear with my face talking to you for 12 minutes on the screen, I promise you several key insights and maybe a cup of coffee sometimes somewhere! https://lnkd.in/dUjVEq5a The full set of videos on PREIA’s excellent contribution on different activities can be accessed at https://lnkd.in/dUCPW_ns. The entire credit for this work goes to USAID-PREIA executed by VCast. #crossbordertrade #tradefacilitation #changemanagement #singlewindow #digitaltransformation Arsalan Ali F. Hussan Bano Burki

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HAVE WE LEARNT ANY LESSONS FROM THE BDR CARNAGE : 25 FEBRUARY 2009 : THE BOTTOM LINES : 1. First of all, why the “Rebellion” had at all taken place - must be dealt in details. This is to grudgingly find out the organisational drawbacks, instead of bringing ‘The Conspiracy Theory’ in the forefront & there by shift the ‘Focus’ to a Secondary direction; despite the fact that, we have many reasons to think about the conspiracy theory also. 2. Let’s talk about the ‘Herculean’ Intelligence Failure : Why the ‘Manifestations-Indicators’ were not monitored. 3. Officers and other Ranks (Jawans) : Relationship in BDR must have ‘Deteriorated’ to the lowest ebb. 4. Impact of 1/11 : BDR Business ventures created an atmosphere of unprofessional situation - Pollution in the organisation. Such business undertakings must not be taken at Street / Bazar levels by the Military or Semi Military Organisations ! 5. Conspiracy Theory : External - Internal; Involvement of outside elements - Not monitoring has been a gross failure. 6. The emphasis & focus should be to find out the own Organisational; Command & Leadership failures for future remedy. 7. A real deep down “Soul Searching” is still the call of the day. Armed Forces of a country is the last ‘Bastion’ of hope & aspiration of a Nation. Armed Forces are committed to protect the sovereignty of the Motherland. The members of the Armed Forces are required to be “Impregnable & Invincible” in the face of external threats / enemies - as such comes the question of the ‘Stocktaking’ of the last 15 (Fifteen) years after the ‘Massacre’, whether we have come to a position of not having such ‘Upheaval’ happening again. REVIEW : 1. The memory is vivid and ever fresh: 2009 February 25. As many as 57 officers were brutally murdered. This day will go down in the history of Bangladesh as one of the most tragic / infamous days. Why so many lives had to be sacrificed is the question that will always haunt us. 2. Almost fifteen (15) years have passed but sentiments and emotions are still running high, recollecting absence of the Military actions to quell the BDR mutiny. Many of the professional officers are sure that immediate and spontaneous / instantaneous military operations against ill-equipped and less trained BDR personnel by mere operations or alternatively by the Army Commandos would have had salutary effects, and within no time the mutiny would have fizzled out. 3. Most of the officers still talk of opening and keeping the subject alive for future scrutiny and review, so that the people responsible are made accountable and the military learns a lesson as a part of Military history. Though 15 years have elapsed, I feel the military must carry out a critical analysis of their actions on that day and they should not be complacent about their overall operational capabilities. Read more http://surl.li/qxgho

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