Trade Development Authority of Pakistan

Department of the Pakistan Ministry of Commerce

Trade Development Authority of PakistanFormation| 2013; 12 years ago (2013)

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Headquarters| Karachi, Pakistan

Official language

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Parent organization

| Ministry of Commerce
Website| www.tdap.gov.pk

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) (Urdu: مقتدرہ ترقی تجارت پاکستان), is an organisation under the Ministry of Commerce of the Government of Pakistan. It facilitates and promotes international trade of Pakistan. The current Chief Executive of TDAP is Mr. Faiz Ahmad, a BPS-22 officer from Civil Services of Pakistan.[1][2]

## Background

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The department was established on 8 November 2006 under a Presidential Ordinance, as a successor organization to the Export Promotion Bureau, which was established in 1963. The TDAP is mandated to have a larger view of global trade development, rather than only the export promotion - together with its 14 regional offices, the department performs facilitation and regulatory functions as well as providing supply side and marketing assistance to exporters. It arranges awareness seminars and workshops to educate the Pakistani business community about the latest conditions and trends in the global markets.[3]

## Exports and trade shows

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In 2011, Pakistan's exports of stones, marble, granites to China doubled due to effective marketing strategies developed by TDAP.[4]

On a regular basis, TDAP facilitates and encourages Pakistani business community to exhibit their products at all major trade shows in Pakistan including at Karachi Expo Centre and Lahore Expo Center.[5]

## E-commerce

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In 2017, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) signed a 'Memorandum of Understanding' with the China-based Alibaba Group to promote exports through e-commerce.[6]

## See also

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* Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company
* Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority

## References

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1. ^ Abdul Rasheed Azad (31 January 2013). "Senate body approves Trade Development Authority of Pakistan Bill". Business Recorder (newspaper). Retrieved 9 March 2018.
2. ^ "Chief Executive TDAP". Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP).
3. ^ Parvez Jabri (14 December 2017). "TDAP supporting business sector to improve products". Business Recorder (newspaper). Retrieved 9 March 2018.
4. ^ Imaduddin (12 May 2012). "Pakistan exports of stones, marble, granites to China doubled in 2011". Retrieved 9 March 2018.
5. ^ "500 foreign buyers to attend Expo". Dawn (newspaper). 2 February 2008. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
6. ^ Imaduddin (16 May 2017). "Pakistan signs MoU with Alibaba to promote exports through e-commerce". Business Recorder (newspaper). Retrieved 9 March 2018.

## External links

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* Trade Development Authority of Pakistan official website
* About TDAP

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Ministry of Commerce

Minister: Khurram Dastgir Khan

Departments|

* Directorate General of Trade Organizations
* Export Development Fund
* National Tariff Commission
* Trade Development Authority of Pakistan
* Trade Dispute Resolution Organization
* Intellectual Property Organisation of Pakistan
* Pakistan Central Cotton Committee, Multan
* Textile Commissioner's Organization, Karachi

Organisations|

* National Insurance Company
* Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company
* National Textile University
* Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design
* Pakistan Institute of Trade and Development
* Pakistan Reinsurance Company
* State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan
* Trading Corporation of Pakistan
* Pakistan Cotton Standards Institute
* Faisalabad Garment City Company
* Lahore Garment City Company
* Karachi Garment City Company
* Pakistan Textile City Limited

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