Report: Hurish Shah FT
ISLAMABAD — The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), in collaboration with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), organized a training session on the Preferential Trade Access Database (PTAD) to help exporters explore international markets and benefit from trade concessions.
TDAP Secretary Sheryar Taj highlighted the importance of the initiative in promoting national exports and strengthening international trade linkages.
ICCI President Mohammad Zikria Akbar Zia said effective utilization of preferential trade agreements was essential for boosting exports and economic growth. He assured TDAP of ICCI's cooperation in creating greater awareness among the business community.
TDAP Director General Ishaq Shinwari explained that the database provides information on preferential tariffs, rules of origin and trade procedures under various international trade agreements.
TDAP Consultant Kamal Shaharyar demonstrated the database's features and explained how exporters could identify tariff concessions and explore new markets.
ICCI Senior Vice President Mohammad Ashfaq Hussain Chatha also emphasized stronger cooperation between ICCI and TDAP to enhance export opportunities.
A large number of ICCI executive members and business representatives attended the session.
