TDAP, LCCI and PIFD collaborate to strengthen fashion industry

LAHORE: The Textile & Leather Division of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), in collaboration with the Pakistan Institute of Fashion & Design (PIFD), Lahore, successfully concluded a Two-Day Capacity Building Training Programme and seminar for members of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI). The initiative aimed to enhance the competitiveness and export readiness of women entrepreneurs, SMEs, startups, boutique owners and emerging fashion professionals.

Held at the PIFD campus, the programme was organized as a follow-up to the recommendations of the LCCI Standing Committee on Fashion & Boutique, reflecting the shared commitment of TDAP, LCCI and PIFD to strengthen Pakistan’s fashion ecosystem through institutional collaboration and export-oriented capacity building.

More than 90 participants, both in person and online, attended practical sessions conducted by PIFD’s distinguished faculty on Fashion Forecasting & Trend Analysis and Pattern Making Challenges: Understanding Garment Sizing & Fit, equipping them with valuable insights into international fashion trends, product development and global market requirements.

The programme concluded with an engaging panel discussion on “Women in the Business of Fashion – Present Challenges & Future Opportunities,” featuring Fouzia P. Chaudhry, Additional Secretary, TDAP; Prof. Hina Tayyaba Khalil, Vice Chancellor, PIFD; Aasia Ssaail, Founder/Director, LAMA; and Sahar Atif, Founder & Creative Director, Sahar Atif Studios.

The panel highlighted opportunities in entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, branding, digital transformation and export growth.

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