Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday directed secretary Ministry of National Food Security & Research to look into the suggestions of Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) for the promotion of exports of the sector. The prime minister also directed that a committee comprising Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Ministry of National Food Security & Research, Ministry of Commerce and the representatives of the Poultry Association be constituted to resolve issues related to duties concerning poultry sector.
The delegation apprised the prime minister of 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 pointed out the problem it has been facing in realizing its full growth potential and earning foreign exchange for the country.
A delegation of Pakistan Poultry Association met with Prime Minister Abbasi while Minister for National Food Security Sikandar Hayat Bosan was also present during the meeting. The delegation comprised Chairman PPA Dr Muhammad Aslam, Dr Muhammad Sadiq, Mian Jan Muhammad Javed, Khalid Saleem, Dr Ashraf Hanif Chaudhary and Muhammad Irfan Maken. The secretary Ministry of National Food Security & Research and other senior officers were also present during the meeting.