A high-level meeting was held to finalize Pakistan’s comprehensive meat export
plan to Malaysia, in line with the vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The session was jointly chaired by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister
Haroon Akhtar Khan, Federal Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer
Hussain, and Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan. Representatives from
the Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of National Food Security, public and private sector
stakeholders, and technical consultants were in attendance.
The committee presented the final business plan for meat exports to Malaysia,
marking a major step toward expanding Pakistan’s footprint in the international halal
meat market.
Haroon Akhtar Khan commended the collaborative efforts of all ministries and
stakeholders in preparing the export business model, stating, “An efficient business
framework for meat exports has been developed. All members of the committee and
ministries have done an outstanding job.”
Jam Kamal Khan highlighted the joint contributions of all stakeholders, noting,
“This package is the result of collective efforts and consensus among all concerned
sectors.”
Under the Prime Minister’s vision, a target of USD 200 million in meat exports to
Malaysia over the next 3 to 5 years has been set. Currently, Pakistan exports buffalo
meat worth USD 38,000 to Malaysia, as disclosed during the meeting.
The committee identified major challenges affecting exports, including foot-and-
mouth diseases, processing deficiencies, and logistical hurdles.
Haroon Akhtar Khan further announced, “The halal meat sector will be granted
industry status. This will increase exports and strengthen Pakistan’s economy.” He
added that a practical business plan has been designed with mutual consultation, and
specific tasks with timelines have been assigned to each sector and stakeholder to
achieve the USD 200 million target.
Jam Kamal Khan underscored the significance of financial facilitation, adding,
“To reduce export costs and provide incentives, the banking sector, provincial and
federal governments, and the State Bank of Pakistan will play a crucial role.” ;
Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain stated that modern slaughterhouses will
be established in accordance with Malaysian standards, facilitating compliance and
strengthening trade potential.
Concluding the meeting, Haroon Akhtar Khan remarked, “These incentives will
enable Pakistani halal beef to successfully reach the global market.
