Pakistan’s first fully functional Trade Dispute Resolution Commission (TDRC) has officially commenced operations under the chairmanship of Umar Dad Afridi, marking a key milestone since the enactment of the Trade Dispute Resolution Act, 2022.
Speaking at the induction ceremony of new members, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan said the Commission would “transform how trade disputes are resolved in Pakistan” by providing a neutral, transparent, and efficient platform for both domestic and international stakeholders.
The five-member body includes Chairman Umar Dad Afridi, along with Javed Iqbal Khan, Muhammad Hamood-ur-Rauf, Muhammad Rauf Khan, and Riffat Inam Butt.
To ensure swift functionality, the minister announced immediate steps, including securing office space, finalizing service and financial rules, launching an online complaint portal, and starting a nationwide awareness campaign.
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He added that the Executive Director General of the Trade Dispute Resolution Organization (TDRO) would extend full support to the Commission.
