Commerce Minister Vows to Strengthen Pakistan’s Meat Export

Islamabad: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has expressed the determination to strengthen Pakistan’s meat export base and ensure greater access to high-value international markets, particularly Malaysia. He was chairing a meeting on Pakistan-Malaysia Cooperation in the Meat Sector in Islamabad today.

According to Radio Pakistan, the meeting aimed at reviewing progress on enhancing Pakistan’s meat exports to Malaysia and developing a comprehensive policy framework for the sector. The Minister emphasized that Malaysia represents a “low-hanging fruit” for Pakistan’s meat industry, provided that the country effectively manages price competitiveness, compliance standards, and supply consistency.

He further noted that the policy will focus on disease control, Halal certification, and infrastructure improvement in coordination with provincial governments and the private sector.