FORM 1 - NEW PROPOSAL ID: LAH-146-290722-06695

Proposal
/ LCCI Trade Delegation to USA (Emerging Pakistan) October 10-19 2022

LCCI Trade Delegation to USA (Emerging Pakistan) October 10-19 2022

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1 - Project Title
(Mention the Project title proposed to be financed)

LCCI Trade Delegation to USA (Emerging Pakistan) October 10-19 2022

2 - Executive Summary
(Summarize the project's overall detail including the objectives, purpose, scope of work and other benefits that the project will offer. Max 3000 characters)

Being the premium business support organization of Pakistan, LCCI is the representative trade body of Lahore with a diverse
membership base of more than 30,000 business houses, belonging to diverse sectors of the economy like Textiles, Rice, Leather,
Pharmaceuticals, Auto Parts, Processed Food, Carpets and also the non-traditional sectors like Information Technology, Tourism,
Halal Meat, Services and Logistics etc. The members of Lahore Chamber are contributing substantially in the export revenues of
the country. The central city of Pakistan Lahore alone has a significant contribution of around 11% in the GDP and around 20% (in
excess of 5 Billion Dollars) in exports. LCCI always plays a vital role in trade and business promotion.In order to that LCCI arranges
multiple business delegations over the years. It is worth mentioning that LCCI took a delegation in 2013 to USA and participated in
business expo. In the past 5 years delegations to UK, Iran, South Africa, Azerbaijan, France, Germany, India,Kenya etc were arranged
on self financed basis.

The United States is the biggest market for Pakistan’s exports and accounts for around 20% of Pakistan’s
total exports with an export value of US $ 5.029 Billion in the year 2020-21 whereas it is the 3 rd biggest supplying market for
Pakistan imports with an import value of US $ 2.445 Billion in 2020-21. Currently, Pakistan is the 47 th largest importing partner and
52 nd largest exporting partner of the U.S in excess of US$ 7 Billion in 2021. The U.S. is one of the few countries with which Pakistan
enjoys a trade surplus. Pakistan is located in one of the world’s fastest-growing regions in the world. It is an emerging economy
with the growth trade in excess of 5% in 2021-22 and rapidly growing export sector of Textiles, Rice, Information & Technology, Food,
Carpets and Tourism. Keeping above in view the importance of USA and Pakistan trade potential, LCCI aims to hold Pak-USA Multi
Sectoral Trade Delegation scheduled in November, 2022 in United States of America. Main objectives

To improve the soft image
of Pakistan through catalogue exhibition for the sectors mentioned above
To enhance the export of value added product of above
mentioned sectors in USA market.
To promote Tourism sector of Pakistan and project Pakistan as a tourist destination.
Collaborate
and link the buyers directly with manufacturers.
Promote new Brands and Businesses in USA.
Focusing on USA as Frontier for
exports.
Awareness for Pakistani business community regarding business opportunities in USA and potential JVs.
Facilitation in
interaction of business community and exploring new avenues of cooperation in USA.
B2B engagements.
Promote craftsmanship/
artisans of Pakistan to promote value added exports.
Further support the growing IT industry as USA is a leading market for IT
sector

3 - Project Scope
(Provide complete scope of the project, including what 'is' and 'is not' included in the project. Max 3000 characters)

There is a dire need for Pakistan to export value added products to US market since the trading dynamics of economies around the
world has changed. In order to realize the true potential of exports, 10 Days trade delegation to United States of America for 30
delegated in the field of Apparel and textiles, IT, Rice, Carpets and Tourism is required to provide more opportunities for our
businessmen and promote soft image of Pakistan. Pakistani delegates will display their products to establish business linkages
with the buyers and manufacturers, understand market demand.and create awareness of their brands. The detailed Activities are
given below
S.No Activities
1 Departure to (Houston)
2 Pre-event briefing by Mission
3 Catalogue Exhibition+B2B Forum+Biryani
night
4 Visit to Trade Bodies/MoU Signing
5 Departure to New york
6 Pre-event briefing by Mission
7 Catalogue Exhibition+B2B
Forum+Biryani night
8 Visit to Trade Bodies/MoU Signing
9 Departure from New York
10 Post Event Report

The delegates
working for the sectors mentioned above are selected based on their turnover, export volume, product quality and their exposure
to USA market. It evident from the fact that these members are engaged in exports to different parts of the world and looking to
diversify their export market & increase their export revenues by finding prospective business partners. In order to facilitate
members Houston and New York Chamber of Commerce will be visited. In this regard Pakistan Mission in USA has given
confirmation for the meetings and activities as per the schedule. Following are numbers of selected delegates
10 from Apparel
sector
3 each from Rice and IT
2 from Carpet
1 from Tourist Industry
10 Executive committee members of LCCI

Role of TDAP:
Finalization of the programme of Delegation, Facilitation for Catalogue Exhibition, Biryani Festival, visits & proposed events,
Disbursement of EDF funding, Liaison with LCCI and Mission.
Role of Mission: Confirmation of hotel room bookings, flight
itineraries. Facilitating the entire delegation in USA, with inland transport, logistical help and B2B meetings.

The current economic
situation has resulted in increase in the cost of doing business and liquidity challenges for businesses in Pakistan. The EDF funding
will help businesses find new prospective partners and explore new avenues for enhancing their exports revenue.
The cost
mentioned has been confirmed by Pakistan Mission in USA and TDAP.

4 - Project Time
(Specify the time required to complete the project)

Start Date End Date

06 May, 2022 26 December, 2022

5 - ProjectLahore
Cost Chamber of Commerce
(Specify the cost required to&complete
Industrythe project)

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46,200,000 PKR

6 - Proposal Submitted By 7 - Proposal Execution Entity

(Indicate complete details of the entity submitting the project proposal for (Indicate the details of the Organization responsible for implementation of the
accessing funds through EDF) project)

Name of Entity Name of Entity

Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Contact Person Contact Person

Amina Asif Amina Asif

Postal Address Postal Address

11- shahrah-e-aiwan-e-sanat-o-tijarat, Lahore 11- shahrah-e-aiwan-e-sanat-o-tijarat, Lahore

Email Address Email Address

[email protected] [email protected]

Contact Number Contact Number

(042)111222499 (042)111222499

Type of Entity Type of Entity

Chambers (DGTO) Chambers (DGTO)

NTN Number NTN Number

2827403-2 2827403-2

Registration No. with DGTO (If applicable) Registration No. with DGTO (If applicable)
13 13

8 - Sector Brief
(Indicate Sector & Sub-Sector in which the project falls)

Sector
Mutli-Sectorial

Sub-Sector
Other

Region/Province
Punjab

Location of the Project

Lahore

Lahore Chamber of Commerce

& Industry

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9 - Project Objectives
(Provide main, sectoral and export objectives to be achieved through the proposed project)

S.no Project Objective Performance Indicator

5% to 7% increase in exports of all sectors mentioned

1 Increase in exports of all the sectors mentioned above
above

Promote Brands in USA & Collaborate and link the buyers directly with B2B meetings and Catalogue Exhibtions in Houston
2
manufacturers. and New York

3 LCCI Signing of MoU with Houston Chamber of Commerce MoU

4 LCCI signing of MoU with Newyork Chamber of Commerce MoU

Project Output
(Select the relevant option in terms of Product/Result/Service obtained at the completion of the project)

Major Minor

S.no Items S.no Items

1 Export Marketing events 1 Market and product development

Lahore Chamber of Commerce

& Industry

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Project Outcome
(Mention the desired results from the project in terms of exports/other sectoral benefits with brief description of the rationale for increase in Exports as the
statement will justify your funding requirement. Max 3000 charachters.)

Exports have a paramount importance in Pakistan’s economy as they are the main source of revenue generation and employment
creation especially in Textile sector of Pakistan. In this scenario the generation of exports revenues is imperative for growth of
industries an to deal with multi-dimensional economic challenges that have confronted our nation. Rational for increase in
Exports: Increase in quantity of exports, Increase in Value added items, increase in industrialization. The details of B2B meetings
and MoU signing and catalogue exhibitions are given below.

Number of B2Bs in Houston: 90
Number of B2Bs in New York: 90
Importers to be contacted: 120
Number of MoUs to be signed in Houston: 1
Number of MoUs to be signed in New York: 1

Expected number of exporters who will benefit from the project

30
Expected increase in value of exports from the project

720000000

Market Diversification

As this is a multi sectorial delegations . Non traditional exporters are also going to be a part of it. And since it is a chamber
delegation meeting with different associations and chambers more Aveneues of exports will be explored.

Product Diversification

Value Addition

The export sector identified by the Mission has already got strong footing in the US market. But now the focus has shifted for value
addition products for the sectors i.e. IT , Textile and Carpet via connecting to brands and introducing made in Pakistani products in
US Market.

Lahore Chamber of Commerce

& Industry

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10 - Proposed Completion Period

Date Of Commencement
(Mention the proposed start date of the project)

06/05/2022
Date of Completion
(Mention the expected completion date of the project)

26/12/2022
Urgency of Project
(Mention the urgency of Project)

Medium
11 - Proposed Project Components of EDF Funding
(Please specify in either 'Yes' or 'No' the project components which are proposed to fund through EDF)

S.no Description Options Justification/Details

1 Does the project involve procurement of land NO

Does the project involve construction of building/civil

2 NO
work

Does the project involve hiring of designated staff for the

3 NO
project

Does the project involve procurement of specific

4 NO
machinery

Does the project involve any other moveable/immoveable

5 NO
asset

Lahore Chamber of Commerce

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S.no Description Options Justification/Details

Total Exchange
Currency
Amount Rate
6 Does the project involve transactions in Foreign currency YES

US Dollar 192,500 240

Lahore Chamber of Commerce

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12 - Key Stakeholders
(Mention the key stakeholders of the project who will be participating in the project or can be influenced by the project)

S.no Stakeholders Type of Entity

1 Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry Chambers (DGTO)

2 TDAP Commerce division

3 Ministry of Commerce Commerce division

4 Trade Missions in Houston and New York (USA) Commerce division

Lahore Chamber of Commerce

& Industry

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13 - Project Beneficiaries
(Mention the list of entities who will benefit from the project in terms of output and outcome of the project)

S.no Beneficiary Type of Entity

1 Lahore Chamber Of Commerce & Industry Chambers (DGTO)

2 Exporters Exporters

14 - List of Proposed Activities

(Provide the list of activities in order of completion. Mention the proposed duration of each activity with expected start and end date)

S.no Activities Start Date End Date Duration

1 Departure to USA (Houston) 12/11/2022 13/11/2022 1 Days

2 Pre-event briefing by Mission 15/11/2022 15/11/2022

3 Catalogue Exhibition+B2B Forum + Biryani night (tentative) 16/11/2022 16/11/2022

4 Visit to Trade Bodies/MoU Signing 17/11/2022 17/11/2022

5 Departure to New york 18/11/2022 18/11/2022

6 Arrival at New York / Pre-event briefing by Mission 18/11/2022 18/11/2022

7 Catalogue Exhibition+B2B Forum + Biryani night (tentative) 21/11/2022 21/11/2022

8 Visit to Trade Bodies/MoU Signing 22/11/2022 22/11/2022

9 Departure from New York 23/11/2022 23/11/2022

10 Post Event Report 24/11/2022 26/12/2022 1 Months

, 2 Days

15 - List of Project Milestones

(Provide the list of major milestones of the project. Mention the proposed duration of each milestone with expected start and end date)

Start Must
S.no Milestones Deliverable
Latest by Finish by

Catalogue Exhibition+B2B Forum + Biryani night Event Management Company which is hired
1 16/11/2022 16/11/2022
(tentative) at Houston should deliver result

MoU Drafting, , Approval and Signing of MoU

2 Visit to Trade Bodies/MoU Signing at Houston 17/11/2022 17/11/2022
in Houston

Catalogue Exhibition+B2B Forum + Biryani night Event Management Company which is hired
3 21/11/2022 21/11/2022
(tentative)
Lahore at NewofYork
Chamber Commerce should deliver result

& Industry
MoU Drafting, , Approval and Signing of MoU
4 Visit to TradeOF
NAME Bodies/MoU
ENTITY Signing at New

York SIGNinOF HEAD OF DEPTT
22/11/2022STAMP
OFFICIAL 22/11/2022
New York
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Start Must
S.no Milestones Deliverable
Latest by Finish by

5 Preparation of Post Event Report Report 24/11/2022 25/12/2022

6 Submission of Closure Report Report 26/12/2022 26/12/2022

Lahore Chamber of Commerce

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16 - Risk Register
(List the risks that may cause delay in project or effect the implementation.For each risk estimate the probability of occurrences, its impact on project and strategy to mitigate

the risk)

S.no Risk Description Probability Impact Risk Response Strategy

1 Delay in disbursement of funds Medium Medium Constant Liason with EDF and TDAP

2 Delay in Issuance of Visas ( If needed) Medium Medium Constant Liason with Embassy

3 Currency Devluation Low Low Collection of extra funds by each delegates

17 - Expected Year Wise Income From Services

(Indicate the details and type of services to be rendered at the completion of the project and income likely to be generated)

S.no Type of Services Year 1 (PKR) Year 2 (PKR) Year 3 (PKR) Year 4 (PKR) Year 5 (PKR) Total

1 N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total 0 0 0 0 0 0

18 - Proposed Financing Plan

(Provide the funds requirement from EDF and funding available from sources other than EDF to finance the project)

S.no Funding Source Currency FEC Exchange Rate PKR Total

1 EDF US Dollar 100,500 240 0 24,120,000

2 Proposer Contribution US Dollar 92,000 240 0 22,080,000

Total Financing 46,200,000

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19 - Proposed Entity Responsible For Operations & Maintenance After Completion

(Indicate the name and details of the entity responsible for the maintenance/ operation of the project to ensure sustainability)

Name of Entity
N/A

Contact Person
N/A

Postal Address
N/A

Email Address
[email protected]

Contact Number
(032)04411285

Lahore Chamber of Commerce

& Industry

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20-Indicate Detailed Project Sustainability Mechanism After Funds Utilization

(Indicate detailed mechanism how the project activities would continue on sustainable basis after EDF funding is consumed. Max 3000 characters.)

Project Details
Develop Linkages with the Buyers, Ease down the process of Exports,Increase in Percentage share of Pakistani exports to USA
market by 5 to 7%, Promotion of Pakistan as a brand, Promote Soft Image of Pakistan, Trickle down effect of increase in exports in
Pakistan's Economy.

Annexures
Please ensure all relevant documents are attached with EDF form-I before submission

Certificate of Incorporation

Copy of Active Licence with DGTO

Copy of NTN Certificate

Other

Proposal Submitting and Approving Authority

Approved By Submitted By

Name
Mr. Haris Ateeq Ms. Amina Asif

Designation
Vice President Research Officer

Signature

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Validated By
The proposal is required to be validated by three exporters of the industry prevalent who are not the office bearers of the Chamber of Commerce/Association
proposing the project for financing.

Exporter - I Exporter - II Exporter - III

Name
Mr. Mubassahr Butt Mr. Javed Bhatti Mian Ateeq ur Rehman

Designation
Exective Committee Member at Former Executive Committee M Executive Committee member, L

Entity Name
M/s Body Media International Pv U.S Apparal Pvt Ltd M/s Al Jahan International

NTN
1318953-7 2696305-1 1123994-8

Signature

Disclaimer
Please note that submission of Proposal form does not gurantee any commitment of funds from Export Development

Fund (EDF).
The Board of Administrators of EDF or the relevant committees assigned by the Board have the power to

decide over the proposal.

Lahore Chamber of Commerce

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Project Cost Sheet

(Mention the key stakeholders of the project who will be participating in the project or can be influenced by the project)

Particulars

Year 1

No
Unit
S.no Head Sub Head Description of Budget Funded By Total
Description
Units

Other Airport to hotel

Operational
1 transport, Hotel to Venue, city Inland Transportation lumpsum 1 4,800,000 EDF 4,800,000
Expenditures
to city

Acquisition of Catalogue Exhibition + B2B Forum +

2 Technical Event Management Biryani Night (if agreed) in Houston. lumpsum 1 8,280,000 EDF 8,280,000
Services Total Participants are 300

Operational Other Visit to Trade Visit to Trade Bodies/Chambers in

3 lumpsum 1 1,440,000 EDF 1,440,000
Expenditures Bodies/Chambers in Houston Houston

Acquisition of Catalogue Exhibition + B2B Forum +

4 Technical Event Management Biryani Night (if agreed) in New York: lumpsum 1 5,760,000 EDF 5,760,000
Services Total Participants are 300

Other Visit to Trade Bodies

Operational Visit to Trade Bodies /Chambers , MOU
5 /Chambers , MOU Signing in lumpsum 1 1,440,000 EDF 1,440,000
Expenditures Signing in in New York
in New York

6 Other Miscellaneous lumpsum 1 2,400,000 EDF 2,400,000

Operational Proposer
7 Travelling Boarding/Lodging Air Tickets lumpsum 30 14,400,000 14,400,000
Expenditures Contribution

Operational Proposer
8 Rent/Occupancy costs "Accommodation " Per Person 15 7,200,000 7,200,000
Expenditures Contribution

Operational Proposer
9 Advertisement & Publicity Printing Material lumpsum 1 480,000 480,000
Expenditures Contribution

Total 46,200,000

46,200,000
Total Cost of the Project (as per sec-5)
PKR

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