28 trade officers picked for foreign postings

The government has appointed a fresh batch of 28 Trade and Investment Officers (TIOs) for posting in foreign missions to bolster Pakistan’s global economic presence. The TIOs will be posted following the completion of a pre-departure training session. The training will take place at the Pakistan Institute of Trade and Development (PITAD) in Islamabad. It is aimed at equipping them with the skills they need to help reshape the country’s trade and investment diplomacy. Commerce Minister Jam Kamal, in a speech on Monday, highlighted the “transformative vision” behind this fresh batch of TIOs selected through a merit-based, transparent process involving all key stakeholders. “Gone are the days when TIOs were perceived to be abroad for ceremonial duties or leisure. Now they are expected to perform, and their performance will be measured through established yardsticks,” he stated. The minister was speaking at the inauguration of the training programme at PITAD.