(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - An international conference for the promotion of Halal Industry is going to be held on 16 – 17 January, 2012 in Pearl Continent Hotel, Lahore in which constituents from 14 countries like Malaysia, China, America, Russia, South Africa, Mauritius, UK, and UAE etc. will participate.
The conference would be inaugurated by Chief Minister –Govt. of Punjab, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The conference is jointly organized by Halal Research Council and Agriculture & Meat Company (PAMCO)- Govt. of Punjab.
The purpose behind arranging this conference is to take international Halal Industry in confidence for the promoting Pakistan’s Halal Market & industries, which is USD 3 trillion. As Pakistan is an agricultural country and due to its excellent Livestock and 100% Halal Products, it has an opportunity to be introduced as a Halal Products leader, through which Foreign Exchange can be increased by minimizing the trade deficit of Pakistan, which is the basic need of time right now.
Mr. Zubair Mughal, Chief Executive Officer, Halal Research Council said that Pakistan produce 100% Halal. By taking advantage of this, we can market our products in International market easily which values USD 3 trillion.
He further added that in this conference, many topics like the importance of Halal Market, Halal Banking and Finance, Halal Industrial Estate, opportunities of International Investment in Pakistan, Halal Certification etc. would be discussed. The conference is being supported by 11 International Halal Bodies, Pakistani Chamber of Commerce’s & industries, Trade associations and agricultural universities.
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