PM Approves Plan to Modernize Trade Development Authority, Boost Exports

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a major overhaul of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) to growth exports, improve access to international markets and assist local industries, particularly small and medium sized enterprises, meet global export standards.

Key points

• The session was attended by Federal Ministers Rana Tanveer Hussain, Jam Kamal Khan, Ahsan Khan Cheema, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Attaullah Tarar, Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Dr.
• Prime Minister's Adviser Haroon Akhtar, Minister of State Bilal Azhar Kayani and senior administration office-holders additionally attended the gathering.
• Shehbaz remarked improving access to international markets for domestically manufactured products was essential to increasing Pakistan's exports.
• The decision was taken during a high level session in Islamabad reviewing the authority's performance and proposed institutional reforms.
• Shehbaz directed authorities to complete the reform process by the middle of next year and ensure its implementation.

In practice, the decision was taken during a high level session in Islamabad reviewing the authority's performance and proposed institutional reforms.

Shehbaz directed authorities to complete the reform process by the middle of next year and ensure its implementation. Lahore, Karachi Next as PTA Expands Network Quality Surveys. TDAP to Adopt Digital Platforms and AI.

For context, a briefing presented at the session outlined aims to transform TDAP into a modern, internationally competitive trade promotion agency. The proposed reforms include narrowing the authority's responsibilities to eight core functions, restructuring its board and management, and strengthening its regional network.

Meanwhile, the plan additionally calls for introducing digital platforms and artificial intelligence into the authority's operations, alongside measurable performance indicators and independent third party evaluations. Authorities presented a 12 month implementation framework covering approval, design, execution and independent assessment of the reforms.

In practice, the briefing additionally highlighted the challenges facing TDAP's existing institutional structure and compared its operations with international trade promotion agencies. It provide integrated services to develop domestic markets, connect exporters with global buyers and strengthen businesses' export capabilities. Banks Ordered to Create Loans Easier for Small Businesses. PM Calls for Stronger Export Ecosystem.

Shehbaz remarked improving access to international markets for domestically manufactured products was essential to increasing Pakistan's exports. He additionally called on developing a complete export ecosystem for agricultural products, covering the entire value chain.

For context, the prime minister directed that TDAP recruit qualified and well trained professionals through a transparent, merit based process. He remarked institutional reforms would only succeed if employee promotions were linked to performance and the achievement of measurable targets.

He additionally instructed the authority to hire a reputable private audit firm to conduct its performance and financial audits. Shehbaz remarked Pakistan had significant export potential and favorable geographic advantages, adding that the administration was working to facilitate industries and small and medium sized businesses to create better apply of these opportunities.

Notably, the session was attended by Federal Ministers Rana Tanveer Hussain, Jam Kamal Khan, Ahsan Khan Cheema, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Attaullah Tarar, Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Dr. Musadik Malik.

Prime Minister's Adviser Haroon Akhtar, Minister of State Bilal Azhar Kayani and senior administration office-holders additionally attended the gathering. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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