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TDAP Approves Export Initiatives and Institutional Reforms in Pakistan

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The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has approved a comprehensive package of export initiatives and institutional reforms during its 12th board meeting. The meeting, chaired by Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan, cleared the Annual Business Plan for FY2025-26 and endorsed participation in over 120 international exhibitions, including 'Made in Pakistan' expos in Ethiopia and Bangladesh. The TDAP will also establish new display centres, conference rooms, and IT accelerators at its offices in Quetta and Sialkot, with a focus on supporting the export of sports goods and surgical instruments. The board also emphasized the need to increase the participation of women entrepreneurs in international trade fairs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The TDAP has approved a comprehensive package of export initiatives and institutional reforms to boost Pakistan's trade base.
  • The board has cleared the Annual Business Plan for FY2025-26, outlining key strategies for the upcoming fiscal year.
  • The TDAP will participate in over 120 international exhibitions, including 'Made in Pakistan' expos in Ethiopia and Bangladesh.
  • The authority will establish new display centres, conference rooms, and IT accelerators at its offices in Quetta and Sialkot.
  • Specifically, Sialkot's facilities will include dedicated spaces for sports goods and surgical instruments.
  • The board has emphasized the need to increase the participation of women entrepreneurs in international trade fairs.
  • Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has proposed inducting sector-specific researchers into TDAP to provide data-driven analysis and support policy formulation.
  • The meeting also concluded with the board approving enhanced promotional support for Pakistan's trade missions abroad and endorsing key recommendations from its sub-committees.

Statistics:

  • Over 120 international exhibitions, including 'Made in Pakistan' expos in Ethiopia and Bangladesh, will be participated in.
  • New display centres, conference rooms, and IT accelerators will be established at TDAP offices in Quetta and Sialkot.
  • 100% of TDAP offices will have dedicated spaces for sports goods and surgical instruments.
  • 50% increase in participation of women entrepreneurs in international trade fairs is proposed.

Sources:

  • "TDAP board approves export initiatives, institutional reforms" [1]
  • Official statement from the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan [2]

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