A delegation of
Pakistan Poultry Association called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at
Prime Minister’s Office today.
Minister for
National Food Security Mr. Sikandar Hayat Bosan was also present during the
meeting.
The delegation
comprised of Chairman PPA Dr. Muhammad Aslam, Dr. Muhammad Sadiq, Mian Jan
Muhammad Javed, Mr. Khalid Saleem, Dr. Ashraf Hanif Ch. and Mr. Muhammad Irfan
Maken. Secretary Ministry of National Food Security & Research and
senior officers were also present during the meeting.
The delegation
apprised the Prime Minister about the contribution of the poultry sector, its
increasing growth trajectory and the export potential of the sector especially
in the Muslim countries and the Middle East. The delegation also raised
some issues being faced by the sector in realizing its full growth potential
and earning foreign exchange for the country.
The Prime
Minister directed Secretary Ministry of National Food Security & Research
to look into the suggestions, presented by the PPA delegation, for taking
measures for promotion of exports of the sector. The Prime
Minister also directed that a committee comprising of FBR, Ministry of
NFS&R, Commerce and the representatives of the Poultry Association be
constituted to resolve issues related to duties concerning poultry
sector.
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