Trade - Announcements Archives

Announcement by the Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC), May 2012

Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) is organizing "Pakistan International Gems & Jewellery Exhibition" (PIGJE) from 7 to 10 June, 2012 at Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi. Economic Gateway Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. is the officially appointed Event Manager. Please click here to download an official e-brochure of the event. For registration and additional information please visit: www.pigje.com.pk

Announcement by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), February 2012

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced an “Auction of Spectrum for Mobile Cellular Services”. Spectrum for Technology neutral (3G/4G/LTE etc.) Mobile Cellular Services in 1900/2100 MHz band will be auctioned by PTA on 28th & 29th March 2012. For further details please contact Director General (Licensing), Pakistan Telecommunication Authority on following:
Phone: 0092 51 2878128, Fax: 0092 51 2878129, Email: aslamshahab@pta.gov.pk or by visiting PTA's website

Announcement by the Infrastructure Project Development Facility (IPDF), January 2012

Infrastructure Project Development Facility (IPDF), the central Public Private Partnership (PPP) unit established under the Ministry of Finance is organizing an Investors' Forum to be held on 1st February, 2012 at Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi at 09:30 AM. The Forum will be showcasing the National Trade Corridor Cool Chain Project for development of horticulture sector in Pakistan on a Build, Own, Operate (BOO) basis. Additional information, including detailed feasibility of the project can be obtained form IPDF's website www.ipdf.gov.pk.

Announcement by the Sindh Board of Investment, December 2011

Sindh Board of Investment, Government of Sindh in collaboration with Livestock & Fisheries Department and Agriculture Department is organizing the “Livestock, Dairy, Fisheries, Poultry and Agriculture Exhibition 2012” from 28-29th January, 2012 at the Karachi Expo Centre. For more information please download the official brochure of the event here or visit the organizer's website www.sbi.gos.pk .

Statement on the fifth TIFA Council Meeting in Pakistan

The fifth round of the U.S.-Pakistan Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council meeting was held in Islamabad on September 20, 2011. Mr. Michael Delaney, Assistant U.S Trade Representative for South & Central Asia led the US side. The Pakistan delegation was led by the Secretary Commerce, Mr. Zafar Mahmood. The delegates discussed a wide range of investment climate issues including market access, the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, trade promotion efforts, enforcement of intellectual property rights and sector-specific investment challenges. Both sides agreed to work together on measures that will promote private sector engagement between the two countries.

The readout from the fifth meeting of the U.S.-Pakistan TIFA Council is available on the USTR's website:

http://www.ustr.gov/readout-fifth-meeting-us-pakistan-tifa-council

Renewal of the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program, October 2011

On October 21, 2011,President Obama signed H.R.2832 entitled "Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011" into law. The legislation includes a retroactive GSP renewal through July 31, 2013. Importers of GSP-eligible products may seek reimbursement for tariffs paid between 1st January and November 4th, 2011. Refund procedures can be found on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's website. Please follow the link below:http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/trade_programs/international_agreements/special_trade_programs/gsp_ gen_ system/mem_gsp.ctt/mem_gsp.pd

Please visit the official website of the GSP program for more details: http://www.ustr.gov/trade-topics/trade-development/preference-programs/generalized-system-preference-gsp

Announcement by the Board of Investment (BOI), October, 2011

Pakistan's Board of Investment (BOI), in collaboration with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) is organizing an International Investors Conference at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Bhurban, Pakistan from December 16-18, 2012. The sectors of the economy that will remain in focus during the conference include: energy, minerals, agriculture, livestock, infrastructure development and construction. The official brochure of the conference can be downloaded here and tentative program here. For additional information, including registration form, please visit FPCCI's website www.fpcci.com.pk

Announcement by the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Business Support Fund (BSF), October 2011

SME Business Support Fund (BSF), established by the Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan, is in the process of developing an online portal by the name of "Franchising Pakistan". Interested franchisors and franchisees are encouraged to get themselves enrolled on this portal. As a benefit, BSF will not only help to create a linkage between the two parties but will also assist them in completion of all business formalities including legal issues, marketing and operational plans, trainings etc. For online registration and additional information, please visit www.franchisingpakistan.com

Announcement by the Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd., July 2011

The 8th Pharma Asia International Exhibition in conjunction with Health Asia International Exhibition, one of the most promising and enduring exhibitions is scheduled from 24 - 26 April, 2012 at Karachi Expo Centre. The Exhibition would serve as a comprehensive showcase of the latest in technology, equipment and machinery as well as allied services, while providing investors with a definite outlook of the regional Pharmaceutical industry and an opportunity to meet their prospective counterparts and business partners.

Official brochure can be downloaded here and participation contract here.

For more information please visit: www.pharmaasia.com.pk

2012 Pakistan Gems and Jewelry SABIT (Special American Business Internship Training) Program

The dates for the 2012 Pakistan Gems and Jewelry SABIT program have been set for May 19 – June 9, 2012. The program provides the opportunity for 15-18 gems and jewelry entrepreneurs to visit the United States for three weeks of business training and networking activities. Those interested in participating in the program must complete the program application, which can be downloaded here. Applications for the gems and jewelry program must be submitted no later than Friday, December 9 to SABIT@trade.gov. For more information please visit the official SABIT program's website: www.trade.gov/mac/Developmental_Programs/sabit/

2012 Pakistan Surgical Instruments SABIT (Special American Business Internship Training) Program

The dates for the 2012 Pakistan Surgical Instruments SABIT program have been set for February 25 – March 10, 2012. The program provides the opportunity for 15-18 surgical instruments manufacturers to visit the United States for two weeks of business training and networking activities. Those interested in participating in the program must complete the program application, which can be downloaded here. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, November 18 to SABIT@trade.gov. For more information please visit the official SABIT program's website: www.trade.gov/mac/Developmental_Programs/sabit/

Announcement by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, June 2011

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) will organize the 6th edition of Expo Pakistan from 20th to 23rd October, 2011 at Karachi Expo Centre. The event was first held in 2005 and over the years it has become the largest showcase of Pakistan’s export merchandise and services. Every year the event is visited by a large number of buyers from across the world.

Registration form can be downloaded here.
For online registration and additional information please visit: www.expopakistan.gov.pk

Announcement by Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd., May 2011

7th Build Asia Int’l Exhibition and Conference scheduled from 13-15 Sept. 2011 at Karachi Expo Centre is being organized by full UFI member of the Global Association of Exhibition Industry (Paris – France), Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. with an aim to focus on the immense potential of the Building and Construction Industry in Pakistan. The Event also incorporates Furniture Asia, Property Asia & Stonefair Asia International Exhibitions.

Build Asia will also feature the most comprehensive array of Int’l Conferences to provide a networking platform for engineers, contractors, builders, consultants, government officials, bankers, policy makers, stakeholders, other practitioners & professionals of Housing & Construction Industry.

Build Asia international housing & building construction exhibition and conferences will display latest Technological Advancements of Equipment, Materials, Services and Techniques in the related fields, providing opportunities to Overseas Exhibitors to interact with entrepreneurs in Pakistan for joint ventures, transfer of technologies and appointing Agents / Distributors / Partners.

Registration form can be downloaded here.
For more information please visit: www.buildasia.net

Announcement by Infrastructure Project Development Facility, March 2011

In collaboration with the Pakistan Railways (PR), Infrastructure Project Development Facility (IPDF) hereby invites 'Expression of Interest (EOI)' from corporate houses, consortiums and other interested private parties for operating freight trains on Pakistan Railways' infrastructure under its “Open Access Policy” (OAP). IPDF is a company established under the aegis of the Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan, to facilitate the development of infrastructure projects under PPP methodology.

Please download the original advertisement here . Preliminary Information Memorandum (Operating Freight Trains Under Public Private Partnership) can be obtain here .

Announcement by the Security Papers Limited, December 2010

Security Papers Limited (SPL) is manufacturing paper for banknote and other security documents such as Prize Bonds, Defense Savings Certificates, Non-judicial Stamp Paper, Certificate Paper for educational boards and Degree Papers for Universities. Security Papers Limited (SPL) is an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Certified company and also is one of the Top 25 Companies of Karachi Stock Exchange - Pakistan.

SPL intends to procure "Supply, installation, testing & commissioning of cotton comber continuous processing plant (on turn key basis)". International Tender as released in local newspaper on December 10, 2010 is available for download here.

Announcement by the Pakistan Chamber of Commerce-USA, October 2010

The Business Development Committee of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce-USA is planning to hold a forum on November 18 and 19, 2010 in Houston, TX, entitled "Coal: Lucrative Business Opportunity in Pakistan". The forum will provide an opportunity for American businesses to interact and network with the decision makers from Pakistan attending this event. For more information please download the official brochure of the event Click here.

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