Question
How to import PostgreSQL database dump on Plesk for Linux server?
Answer
Using command-line utilities
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Connect to the server using SSH. 
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Execute the following command: # psql example_db < dump_file 
 # pg_restore -U johndoe -d example_db dump_file Note: example_dbis the name of the database to which the dump is imported;johndoe- the database user;dump_file- the name of the dump file.
Using phpPgAdmin (only in Plesk Onyx 17.5 and earlier)
Warning: phpPgAdmin is deprecated in Plesk 17.8 and later due to security reasons.
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Go to Domains > example.com > Databases and click phpPgAdmin under the name of the required database. 
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In the phpPgAdmin interface, click on database name > SQL > Browse, select file to upload and click Execute.  
Note: Imported backup should contain valid SQL commands.