A delegation of Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA) called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday at Prime Minister's office, Islamabad. Sikandar Hayat Bosan, Minister for National Food Security was also present during the meeting.
The delegation comprised of Syed Yawar Ali Chairman PDA & Nestle Pakistan Ltd, Aamir Khawas Chief Operating Officer Fauji Foods, Sulaiman Sadiq Monoo CEO Dairy Land Pvt Ltd, Anjum Muhammad Saleem CEO Shakarganj Food Products Pvt Ltd, Jorge Montero MD Tetra Pak Pakistan Ltd, Ali Ahmed Khan CEO Engro Foods Ltd, Muhammad Memosh Khawja CEO Haleeb Foods Ltd, and others.
The Prime Minister was briefed about the potential and the contribution of the sector towards national economy and meeting the nutrition requirements of the population of the country. 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.-PR