{"id":486638,"date":"2025-06-26T14:03:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T09:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=486638"},"modified":"2025-06-26T14:03:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T09:03:37","slug":"rana-ihsaan-assures-full-support-for-ntc-modernization-digitization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/rana-ihsaan-assures-full-support-for-ntc-modernization-digitization\/","title":{"rendered":"Rana Ihsaan assures full support for NTC modernization, digitization"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce Rana Ihsaan Afzal on Thursday assured full support for equipping the National Tariff Commission (NTC) with modern tools, emphasizing the need for digitization to improve efficiency and expedite processes.<br \/>\nDuring his visit to the NTC, the Coordinator reviewed the Commission\u2019s mandate, operational functions, and institutional capacity.<br \/>\nHe lauded the Commission\u2019s efforts and reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to strengthening the institution, said a news release.<br \/>\n\u201cThe NTC must evolve into a data-driven, tech-enabled institution to effectively safeguard Pakistan\u2019s economic interests in today\u2019s dynamic global trade environment,\u201d the coordinator said.<br \/>\nChairman NTC and senior officials briefed the coordinator on the Commission\u2019s core responsibilities, which include advising the government on tariff matters and implementing trade remedy laws such as anti-dumping duties, countervailing duties, and safeguard measures.<br \/>\nThe role of NTC in protecting domestic industries from unfair international trade practices was emphasized as a critical component of Pakistan\u2019s trade policy.<br \/>\nThe visit also served as a platform for open dialogue, where NTC officials shared institutional challenges and discussed ways to enhance performance.<br \/>\nThis engagement underscores the government\u2019s resolve to foster a more competitive trade environment for Pakistani exporters and provide robust protections to local industries against predatory trade practices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce Rana Ihsaan Afzal on Thursday assured full support for equipping the National Tariff Commission (NTC) with modern tools, emphasizing the need for digitization to improve efficiency and expedite processes. 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