Debate persists on when an independent undertaking is issued: upon leaving the issuer’s control or only when advised to the beneficiary. Various rules clarify issuance timing.
In an effort to boost protection of the country’s dwindling foreign reserves, the government has directed all importers to secure permission from Pakistan’s federal finance ministry for the opening of LCs. The move was taken to supplement State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) restrictions which cover only 15% of the country’s imports.
Debate persists on when an independent undertaking is issued: upon leaving the issuer’s control or only when advised to the beneficiary. Various rules clarify issuance timing.
On 15 Feb 2023, DCSA members pledged to issue 50% of bills of lading (B/Ls) electronically by 2028 and 100% by 2030, aiming to cut costs and boost global trade.
