TDAP Launches Database Mapping Preferential Trade Access Across 95 Countries
Published: November 04, 2026 | Time: 09:00 PM
The platform consolidates information on 29 preferential trade arrangements, including tariff benefits, rules of origin, and documentation requirements, to help Pakistani exporters identify market opportunities and comply with regulations.
KARACHI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Nov, 2026) In a bid to boost Pakistan's global export footprint, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) launched the Preferential Trade Access Database (PTAD) at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) head office.
FPCCI and TDAP jointly hosted an exclusive physical inaugural launch session at FPCCI Head Office, Federation House, Karachi, to brief stakeholders and trade representatives on the core capabilities of the newly launched database, as stated in a released statement.
The PTAD delivers structured access intelligence covering 29 preferential trade arrangements and maps markets for opportunities across 95 countries.
Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of FPCCI, noted that the PTAD is designed to provide comprehensive information on Pakistan's preferential market access worldwide. He added that the platform empowers local exporters, importers, manufacturers, and international buyers with actionable trade intelligence to drive export growth and connect Pakistan to global opportunities.
Abdul Karim Memon, Director General of TDAP, emphasized that the launch of the PTAD marks an institutional milestone in global market access for Pakistan. He stated that existing trade agreements remained underutilized due to a lack of consolidated information. By mapping 29 preferential trade arrangements across 95 countries into a single platform, the PTAD will assist the business community in maximizing tariff advantages and driving sustainable export growth.
He further anticipated that 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.
Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, Senior Vice President of FPCCI, highlighted that the database provides details on tariff advantages, rules of origin, and documentation requirements, offering clarity for export decisions and practical guidance for compliance. Users can conduct product searches by HS Code or description to find relevant access pathways.
The event concluded with a shared commitment to advancing joint efforts in trade intelligence, market access, and export growth.