A delegation of Pakistan Dairy Association
called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi today at Prime Minister’s Office
Islamabad. Mr. Sikandar Hayat Bosan, Minister for National Food Security was
also present during the meeting.
The delegation comprised on Syed Yawar Ali,
Chairman PDA & Nestle Pakistan Ltd, Mr. Aamir Khawas, Chief Operating
Officer Fauji Foods, Mr. Sulaiman Sadiq Monoo, CEO Dairy Land Pvt. Ltd., Mr.
Anjum Muhammad Saleem, CEO Shakarganj Food Products Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Jorge
Montero, MD Tetra Pak Pakistan Ltd., Mr. Ali Ahmed Khan, CEO Engro Foods Ltd,
Mr. Muhammad Memosh Khawja, CEO Haleeb Foods Ltd., and others.
The Prime Minister was briefed about
potential and the contribution of the sector towards national economy and
meeting the nutrition requirements of the population of the country. Issues
faced by the sector also came under discussion. The delegation suggested
various measures including putting in place uniform Food Standards across the
country, minimum pasteurization law and tax related incentives to further
promote the growth of the sector. The Prime Minister assured the delegation that their suggestions
would be duly considered by the Government and all possible facilitation would
be extended to them for ensuring growth and capitalization of potential of the
sector.
The Prime Minister also directed that a
committee of all stakeholders be constituted under the Minister for Food
Security to look into the proposal of establishing a Milk Board in the
country.
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