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Participation fee will not be refunded once the company has been selected.<BR><BR></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; COLOR: #181512; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family:  x378Times New Roman x378; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">There is a special quota of space for Women Entrepreneurs, New Exporters &amp; SME’s.<BR><BR></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; COLOR: #181512; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family:  x378Times New Roman x378; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">In case of your acceptance, if your stand remains vacant during the fair, you will have to pay full cost of the stall that will be determined by TDAP.<BR><BR></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; COLOR: #181512; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family:  x378Times New Roman x378; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">For further information:-<BR><BR></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; COLOR: #181512; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family:  x378Times New Roman x378; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Dr. M. Usman<BR>Director Tel: 021-9206807<BR><BR></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; COLOR: #181512; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family:  x378Times New Roman x378; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Sajjad Nazar Butt<BR>Deputy Director Tel: 021-9201506</SPAN>]]></description><link>http://tdap.gov.pk/v1/</link><guid>http://tdap.gov.pk/v1/news/details.php?param=NDgyy</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JOIN TDAP IN NAMM SHOW]]></title><description><![CDATA[<P>NAMM (National Association of music Merchants) Show is one of the largest musical instruments &amp; accessories show in the world. It is an annual event which showcases all musical product lines including accessories. Attendees are wholesalers, retailers, music stores and recording companies. The last edition of the show was attended by more than 88 thousand visitors from over 100 countries. 1560 exhibitors from more than 36 countries exhibited their products.<BR><BR>Exporters interested to participate are requested to submit applications along with required documents.<BR><BR>COUNTRY: California, USA<BR><BR>DATE:- 15-18 January, 2009<BR><BR>Products-in-Focus:- Musical instruments and Accessories<BR><BR>Participation Fee Rs. 110,000/-<BR><BR>Last date to apply: September 15, 2008<BR><BR>Participation in the exhibition will be subject to terms &amp; conditions mentioned in the application form (which is placed at Annex II of guidelines for Participation in International Trade Fairs/ Exhibitions) and can be downloaded from TDAP’s website <A href="http://www.tdap.gov.pk">www.tdap.gov.pk</A>, or can be collected from TDAP offices. <BR><BR>The participation fee in the shape of Pay Order / Bank draft may be marked to Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP-GRMD). Participation fee will not be refunded once the company has been selected.<BR><BR>There is a special quota of space for Women Entrepreneurs, New Exporters &amp; SME’s.<BR><BR>In case of your acceptance, if your stand remains vacant during the fair, you will have to pay full cost of the stall that will be determined by TDAP.<BR><BR>For further information, please contact:-<BR><BR>Muhammad Naseer<BR>Deputy Director Tel: 042-9230598</P>]]></description><link>http://tdap.gov.pk/v1/</link><guid>http://tdap.gov.pk/v1/news/details.php?param=NDgzt</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Marketing Research Division (IMRD)]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the overall increase in global trade, competition in international market is becoming more and more severe. India, China and Bangladesh are giving a very tough time to Pakistan. Success in today’s world is primarily depending upon market research and proper utilization of the information gather through this research for making timely decisions. <BR><BR>Realizing the seriousness of International Marketing Research, a new division has been formed on the initiative of Secretary TDAP. The new division has been named International Marketing Research Division (IMRD). The division will analyze economic as well as socio cultural environment activities to acquaint first-hand updated information and fetch the economic opportunities for our country stake holders.<BR><BR>Primary Functions: <BR><BR>To Liaison with Pakistan Trade Missions abroad. <BR><BR>Close interaction with Foreign Mission in Pakistan. <BR><BR>Coordination with stake holders. <BR><BR>Develop country profiles in coordination with Missions.<BR><BR>Propose trade events for participation, keeping in view recommendation of our Mission abroad.<BR><BR>Study and analyze economic activity reports received from Missions.<BR>Linkage with TPO’s.<BR><BR>Receive up-to-date information from Missions Abroad. <BR><BR>Develop system to receive regular reports. <BR><BR>Formulate tasks for trade Mission to get required information based on the needs of TDAP. <BR><BR>Search for new or potential products along with their prospective buyer profiles.<BR><BR>Prompt feed back on opportunities created due to natural disaster, shortfall of production, Agreements etc.<BR><BR>Based on first hand information this Division can propose international exhibitions, where GRMD can participate. <BR><BR>Propose trade delegation to cater the need of B2B, meeting or interaction.<BR><BR>To obtain views of various divisions within TDAP, analyze their suggestions and forward them IMRD’s recommendations for better coordination and building positive image of TDAP in order to increase exports.&nbsp;&nbsp; <BR><BR>Basic tools for Research: <BR><BR>Market Intelligence Report<BR>Product Specific Report<BR>Monthly Report<BR>Quarterly Report<BR>Half yearly and annual report <BR><BR>Director General. Mr. Athar&nbsp; Jamal Abro will be heading this division under the supervision of Secretary TDAP Karachi. Following team has been assigned with this division which has been divided into three regions and allocated regions are as follow;<BR><BR>Assistant Director. Mr. Tariq Khan has been assigned American Region along with Oceana &amp; CIS Region. He will be the concerned person to seek any queries related to aforementioned regions as he will be maintaining the country profiles in accordance with TPO’s and Missions.<BR><BR>Assistant Director. Mr. Shafqatullah has been assigned African Region. He will be the concerned person to seek any queries related to aforementioned regions as he will be maintaining the country profiles in accordance with TPO’s and Missions.<BR><BR>Mr. Salman Shahid, Marketing Officer for this division has been assigned the European Region. He will be directly in contact with all missions lying in this region and maintain the country profiles, seek new trade promotion initiatives and will acquire complete information about the TPO’s of European countries for trade queries from stakeholders.<BR><BR>Mr. Salim Rajani, Marketing Officer has been assigned Asian Region. He will be the concerned person to seek any queries related to aforementioned regions as he will be maintaining the country profiles in accordance with TPO’s and Missions. ]]></description><link>http://tdap.gov.pk/v1/</link><guid>http://tdap.gov.pk/v1/news/details.php?param=NDg0u</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JOIN TDAP IN MADE IN PAKISTAN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exhibition to project our Industrial Potential<BR><BR>New Delhi – India 20-23 February, 2009<BR><BR>Products-in-Focus:-<BR><BR>Industrial / Manufactured: Chemicals, Edible fruits, Metals and its products, Glass &amp; Glass ware, Gems &amp; Jewelry, Auto parts, Electrical appliances, Cement, Dates, Pharmaceuticals, Ceramics, Fabrics, Home textiles, Apparel, Sports goods &amp; sports wear, Surgical / hospital equipments, Cutlery, Machinery and accessories, Leather and leather products, Footwear, All kinds of food and beverages, Packaging materials, Plastic products, Chromium ores, Carpets &amp; Rugs, Furniture, Autos and parts, Motorcycles and parts, Agricultural implements, Tractors and accessories. <BR>Services: Finance / Banking / Insurance, Freight forwarding / Shipping services, Power &amp; Energy services, Construction, Health, Publishing etc.<BR><BR>Agro / Marine: Aquaculture &amp; Ornamental fish, Horticulture etc.&nbsp; <BR><BR>Last date to apply: September 25, 2008<BR><BR>Terms for Participation<BR><BR>No Participation fee will be charged from the exhibitors however a refundable security deposit of Rs.25,000/= in the shape of Pay Order / Bank draft may be marked to Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP-GRMD) must be submitted with the application without which the appalication will not be entertained.<BR><BR>TDAP will ship the exhibits at its own cost (within prescribed weight limits).<BR><BR>Participation in the exhibition will be subject to terms &amp; conditions mentioned in the application form (which is placed at Annex II of guidelines for Participation in International Trade Fairs/ Exhibitions) and can be downloaded from TDAPs website <A href="http://www.tdap.gov.pk/">www.tdap.gov.pk</A>, or can be collected from TDAP offices.<BR><BR>for further details please contact:<BR>Mir Nasir Abbas<BR>Director General <BR>Tel: 021-9201526<BR><BR>Amir-ur-Rehman<BR>Project Officer <BR>Tel: 111-444-111 Ext:312]]></description><link>http://tdap.gov.pk/v1/</link><guid>http://tdap.gov.pk/v1/news/details.php?param=NDgxs</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JOIN TDAP IN INDEX UAE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exporters of Furniture &amp; Interior Products<BR><BR>INDEX is the largest interior products show in Asia and one of the biggest in the world.<BR><BR>With more than 40,000 trade visitors and 1700 exhibitors from 56 countries, INDEX will be the 18th successful year.<BR><BR>Exporters interested to participate are requested to submit applications along with required documents.<BR><BR>Date: 03-07, December, 2008<BR>Products-in-Focus: Furniture, Home furniture, Office furniture, Kitchen furniture and Furniture accessories.<BR>Participation Fee Rs.161,000/- (Stall Size 18 sqm)<BR>Last date to apply: August 30, 2008<BR><BR>Please Contact: <BR>Ms. Saira Imdad Ali<BR>Deputy Director <BR>Tel: 042-9230599<BR><BR>Participation in the exhibition will be subject to terms &amp; conditions mentioned in the application form (which is placed at Annex II of guidelines for Participation in International Trade Fairs/ Exhibitions) and can be downloaded from TDAP’s website <A href="http://www.tdap.gov.pk/">www.tdap.gov.pk</A>, or can be collected from TDAP offices. <BR><BR>The participation fee in the shape of Pay Order / Bank draft may be marked to Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP-GRMD). Participation fee will not be refunded once the company has been selected.<BR><BR>There is a special quota of space for Women Entrepreneurs, New Exporters &amp; SME’s.<BR><BR>In case of your acceptance, if your stand remains vacant during the fair, you will have to pay full cost of the stall that will be determined by TDAP. ]]></description><link>http://tdap.gov.pk/v1/</link><guid>http://tdap.gov.pk/v1/news/details.php?param=NDc4j</guid></item></channel></rss>