Karachi (22th December 2025): Former Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and former Chairman of the Pakistan Shipping Agents Association, Tariq Haleem, has termed the approval of a new export policy for halal meat as an important step toward the promotion of the export sector, stating that it is likely to significantly increase Pakistan’s share in the global market.
Referring to the government’s approval of the new policy, he said that a comprehensive three-year strategy should be finalized on an emergency basis to enable halal meat exports from Pakistan. However, he stressed that for meat exports it is essential to comply with international health and hygiene standards, and that meat should be exported only from disease-free areas while being maintained under the highest sanitary conditions.
Tariq Haleem said that practical proposals aimed at improving production capacity, expanding cold storage facilities, and making overall logistics more efficient should be implemented so that Pakistan can meet global standards and compete effectively with majority Muslim countries in the international market, thereby creating opportunities for Pakistan in the global halal economy.
He further emphasized that all possible support should be provided for the international certification of local slaughterhouses, and that the bilateral registration process with importing countries should be simplified. He said that Pakistan’s total halal meat production currently stands at 6 million metric tons, and after fulfilling domestic requirements, the country has a substantial surplus that can be utilized for exports through internationally compliant packaging and competitive pricing.
He added that to remain competitive in the region, reducing production costs and adopting globally recognized business models would be extremely important. Improvements in infrastructure and the supply chain by the government, he said, would help remove the obstacles faced by exporters.
