LAHORE:
Punjab Halal Development Agency will hold the 4th International Halal Conference and Expo 2015 in collaboration with Halal Research Council sponsored by USAID-PEEP today (Tuesday).
The PHDA spokesman said that their prime objective was to showcase livestock before the international community to increase the Halal trade.
He added that the agency had facilitated more than 50 international potential buyers and exhibitors to visit Pakistan.
The PHDA official also planned field visits for foreigners including livestock farms, abattoirs and allied industries to highlight the industry’s works.
He further added that the Punjab government had been helpful in promoting the Halal industry.
PHDA has also called upon its stakeholders to participate in the conference to learn the concept of Halal food and showcase their products to gain international contacts.
The meat, poultry, dairy and by-products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, beverages, Islamic financing and other related industries were eligible to participate in the event.
PHDA spokesman said that a similar event was conducted in May 2014, where more than 20 MOUs were signed with national and international traders.
