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LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) to facilitate business community for acquisition of different types of International Certifications for exporting purposes.

LCCI President Malik Tahir Javed in a statement on Wednesday said that International certifications are a must to win the European market but due to high cost, most of the businesses cannot afford it. Therefore, the TDAP must give a helping hand to the export-oriented industry to achieve the joint target of exports boosting. He said exports are portraying a discouraging picture and country cannot afford to run with lowest exports. TDAP have to provide maximum support and facilitation to the business community in its efforts to enhance exports, he added.

He asked the TDAP to evolve a strategy on strong basis to introduce Pakistani products to the international buyers as most of the countries have least information and material about Pakistani products. TDAP should help businessmen, not only in achieving international certifications but in holding trade fairs & exhibitions in other countries so that new buyers can be found for Pakistani merchandise, he added.

The LCCI President said that TDAP should also focus on value addition, products diversification and geographic diversification. He asked the Ministry of Commerce to negotiate with other countries for reducing taxes and duties on Pakistani merchandise.