KARACHI, Nov 04 (APP):In a bid to boost Pakistan's global export footprint, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) launched Preferential Trade Access Database (PTAD) at Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry head office. FPCCI and TDAP jointly hosted the exclusive physical inaugural launch session at FPCCI Head Office, Federation House, Karachi, to brief the stakeholders and trade representatives on the core capabilities of the newly launched database, …
TDAP launches preferential trade access database at FPCCI head office
KARACHI, Nov 04 (APP):In a bid to boost Pakistan’s global export footprint, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) launched Preferential Trade Access Database (PTAD) at Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry head office.
FPCCI and TDAP jointly hosted the exclusive physical inaugural launch session at FPCCI Head Office, Federation House, Karachi, to brief the stakeholders and trade representatives on the core capabilities of the newly launched database, said a statement issued here on Wednesday.
The PTAD delivers structured access intelligence covering 29 Preferential Trade Arrangements and maps markets for opportunity across 95 countries.
President FPCCI Atif Ikram Sheikh stated that the PTAD is designed to provide comprehensive information on Pakistan’s preferential market access worldwide. The platform empowers local exporters, importers, manufacturers, and international buyers with actionable trade intelligence to drive export growth and connect Pakistan to global opportunities, he added.
Director General TDAP, Abdul Karim Memon, stressed that the launch of the Preferential Trade Access Database (PTAD) marks an institutional milestone in global market access for Pakistan.
Existing trade agreements remained underutilized by exporters and manufacturers due to a lack of consolidated information, he noted, adding that mapping 29 Preferential Trade Arrangements across 95 countries into a single platform, will assist business community to maximize tariff advantages and drive sustainable export growth.
By bridging the information gap on preferential market access worldwide, the PTAD will streamline export decision-making, enhance regulatory compliance, and help Pakistani products compete more effectively across 95 international markets, he anticipated.
Senior Vice President FPCCI, Saquib Fayyaz Magoon highlighted that the database details tariff advantages, Rules of Origin, and documentation requirements to provide clarity for export decisions and practical guidance for compliance while users could conduct product searches by HS Code or description to find relevant access pathways.
The event concluded with a shared commitment to continue advancing joint vision of trade intelligence, market access, and export growth.
