A team from the Strategic Export Control Division (SECDIV) conducted a two-day Commodity Identification Training (CIT) at Customs House, Karachi on 26-27 February 2025. The training aimed at enhancing the capacity of customs officials in identifying and interdicting dual-use goods and technologies. Additionally, the session covered various technical aspects of strategic trade controls, including red flag indicators and the implementation of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions related to proliferation of WMDs.
Separately, on 28 February, the SECDIV team visited the University of Karachi and apprised the academic community about Strategic Export Control laws, with a special focus on Intangible Technology Transfers and the implementation of Internal Compliance Program (ICP) guidelines at academic institutions. The session was attended by faculty members and students from various technical fields including natural sciences and information technology.
Afterwards, to raise awareness about Pakistan’s international obligations for Strategic Trade Controls within the industry, the SECDIV team visited the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). Industry representatives were briefed on the national regulatory framework for implementing the Export Control on Goods, Technologies, Material, and Equipment related to Nuclear and Biological Weapons and their Delivery Systems Act – 2004 (SECA-2004). The Senior Vice President of KCCI appreciated the SECDIV team's visit and highlighted the need for continued outreach to the industry.
These events were part of SECDIV’s Annual Outreach and CIT plan.
