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Pakistan: PHDA holds seminar
2025-05-15
The PHDA arranged a seminar on "Halal Business Planning" on Friday to increase halal trade in Pakistan. A delegation of 25 business representatives from Malaysia attended the seminar along with Pakistani traders. The Malaysian delegation will stay in Pakistan for several days to study the halal market, its import and export requirements, and establish a new industry in Pakistan.
Speaking at the event, senior Malaysian educationist Tan Sari Dato Dr Syed Jalaludin bin Syed Salim said Malaysia hopes to increase halal business volume with Pakistan with the help of the local business community.
He also said that they came to Pakistan to investigate further investment in production and services in the halal market here. While talking to the participants, PHDA Chairman Khalil-ur-Rehman Khan said that Punjab will fully support the Malaysian business community in all aspects.
He said PHDA is the only recognized organization in Pakistan with investments in the field of halal business globally. He also said Punjab is able to provide halal-compliant products to Malaysia according to their needs.
Special Assistant to CM Punjab, Chaudhry Arshad Jutt, VC UVAS Dr Talat Naseer Pasha, Secretary L&DD Nasim Sadiq and Executive Member Dr Hamid Jalil also participated in the meeting and spoke in support of the event.