ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s first Trade Dispute Resolution Commission (TDRC) has officially commenced operations, marking a key step in strengthening trade governance in the country.
Established under the Trade Dispute Resolution Act, 2022, the Commission is fully appointed and operational, with a roadmap to provide a neutral, transparent, and efficient mechanism for resolving trade disputes.
Led by Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, the Commission comprises five members: Umar Dad Afridi, Javed Iqbal Khan, Muhammad Hamood Ur Rauf, Muhammad Rauf Khan, and Riffat Inam Butt. Immediate steps include securing office space, finalizing service and financial rules, launching an online complaint portal, and rolling out a nationwide awareness campaign.
The Minister said the TDRC would strengthen business confidence and improve Pakistan’s reputation as a fair trading partner. Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Rana Ihsaan Afzal, called the development a demonstration of the government’s commitment to modernizing trade institutions.
Commission members pledged to ensure transparency, professionalism, and full adherence to their mandate in handling trade disputes.
