PM approves TDAP overhaul to boost exports

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has endorsed a restructuring of TDAP, aiming to improve overseas access for Pakistani goods and help local firms meet export requirements. Business Recorder reported that the proposal followed a review which identified weaknesses in the agency’s operations and institutional setup. The initiative gives particular attention to small and medium-sized businesses and the export chain for agricultural products.

The plan would organise TDAP around eight core responsibilities, revise its governance and management, expand its regional presence, and introduce digital tools, including artificial intelligence. Officials presented a 12-month implementation framework, with performance measures and independent assessments to track progress. Sharif directed officials to complete the changes by mid-2027 and instructed TDAP to hire a private audit firm for financial and performance reviews.