Director General Trading Organisations is working as an attached department of the Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan. It was established in January, 2008, after the promulgation of Trade Organisations Ordinance, 2007, as a regulatory body to implement the provisions of the aforesaid ordinance. The core function of this Directorate is to pwan the applications for grant of licenses and registration of trade bodies under this ordinance. It also oversees the elections and results of general body / executive committee members of Trade bodies and ensures that Trade Organization’s Ordinance, Rules and Regulation are being followed by the Trade Organizations in letter and spirit. The Directorate General of Trade Organizations is located in at H. No. 192, St No 98, I-8/4 , Islamabad in a rental premises.

Human resource of the office at executive level is drawn mainly from amongst the core of Commerce and Trade Group officers who have ample experience of working with the business community as a part of their job placement.

The office is sufficiently equipped with the modern tools of communication like internet, fax and telephone. All the sections are interconnected internally with this system. It is ready to accept the challenge, for which it has been created.

Rule-15 to 23 of Trade Organizations Rules, 2007

In order to avoid violation of law and rules with regard to the forthcoming election process, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCC&I) is requested to advise all the constituent Chambers and Associations to follow Rule-15 to 23 of Trade Organizations Rules, 2007.

Elections Of Trade Organizations

All the trade organizations are advised to chalk out their respective election schedules as per Rule-20, have them approved from their Executive Committees under Rule-16, approve and appoint Election Commission under Rule-18 of Trade Organizations Rules, 2007 to avoid provisions of law and rules.

Public Notice

It is circulated for information of general public that Government of Pakistan had decided to establish and register Joint Business Councils (JBCs) on bilateral basis to promote trade and industry between Pakistan and its trading partners.