Govt to find new markets for meat and dairy product exports

F.P. Report

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is trying to finding new markets for the export of meat and dairy products with the aim to improve the export of meat and dairy products.

Government officials told state run media that several Muslims countries are dependent on imported Halal meat and Pakistan can get advantage from this situations and it can increased the exports of these products if we focus on modern and hygiene slaughter houses as per the international standard for chilled and frozen meat.

Official added that efforts are being made for market access in Russia, China, South Africa, Egypt, Hong Kong and Indonesia besides Middle-East countries for meat and meat products.

The sources said the United Arab Emirates has lifted ban on import of poultry and poultry products from Pakistan. This would go a long way in promoting export of poultry products.