Islamabad, Dec 12, 2024: The Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, presided over the 11th Board Meeting of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) on Thursday.
The meeting, attended by TDAP Chairman Zubair Motiwala and key board members, covered an extensive 14-point agenda aimed at improving the authority’s efficiency and impact.
Structural Overhaul of TDAP
Opening the meeting, the Minister emphasized the need to restructure TDAP for enhanced efficiency.
New board members, including senators, were briefed on TDAP’s organizational structure, functions, and mandate. “Let’s start with better structuring of TDAP so we can see how to make it more efficient,” the Minister stated. For improving the security of ministers, ambassadors, and foreign dignitaries attending events in Pakistan, the Minister proposed to create a permanent Director General (DG) Security position within TDAP to oversee security protocols for high-profile events. Event Management Overhaul The Minister directed the board to create robust Terms of Reference (TORs) for event management services, ensuring quality .He also stressed the need for a permanent TDAP office at the Expo Center to facilitate seamless event operations and enhance TDAP’s representation. Focus on Minerals and International Exhibitions The Minister underscored the government’s priority on mineral development, proposing dedicated exhibitions to showcase the sector.
He advocated for classifying minerals under the “industry” category to attract greater investment and attention.
Infrastructure Development Upgradation of TDAP’s offices in Lahore and Quetta, as well as the construction of a new office in Islamabad, was also discussed.
Enhanced Board Functionality To strengthen governance, the Minister proposed increasing the number of board subcommittees beyond the existing four.
The Federal Minister’s focus on structural reforms, efficient security protocols, and improved event management reflects the government’s commitment to positioning TDAP as a robust institution for promoting Pakistan’s trade and commerce on a global scale.
