The Pakistan Technical Assistance Programme (PTAP) is a bilateral and multilateral initiative primarily responsible for managing civilian foreign aid to other countries.
Established in the 1950s, PTAP administers financial assistance, industrial training, and technical expertise to developing countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Pakistan.
To enhance Pakistan's standing in the developing world, PTAP regularly offers educational training and expertise in areas such as commercial banking, railways, steel mills, postal services, and information technology, both domestically and internationally.
The objectives of the training program are to create and foster goodwill, strengthen bilateral relations, and share expertise and knowledge in the field of banking and finance.
The International Training program for securities market managers and compliance officers was launched in collaboration with the South Asian Federation of Exchanges (SAFE) and the Futures and Options Association (FOA) of the UK at NIBAF Islamabad.