TDAP board’s 12th meeting approves strategic export initiatives, restructuring plans
The 12th Board Meeting of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) was held in Islamabad, under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan.
The meeting was attended by senior government officials and members of the TDAP Board, said the release issued here on Monday.
During the session, the Board reviewed and approved several strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing Pakistan’s export competitiveness and improving trade facilitation.
Key approvals included the Annual Business Plan for the Financial Year 2025–26, Participation in over a hundred and twenty international exhibitions, Made in Pakistan Exhibitions in Ethiopia and Bangladesh, National Exhibitions, Seminars on export promotion, and National Export Training programs across Pakistan.
As part of its efforts to strengthen regional trade infrastructure, the Board approved the establishment of display centers, conference rooms, and IT accelerators at TDAP’s regional offices in Quetta and Sialkot, with dedicated facilities for sports goods and surgical instruments in Sialkot.
The Board also endorsed measures to promote greater participation of women entrepreneurs in international trade exhibitions.
The Minister for Commerce stressed the importance of shifting Pakistan’s export focus toward emerging international markets instead of relying solely on traditional destinations.
This approach would help diversify export avenues and reduce dependency on limited regions.
