Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Saturday held a meeting with the delegation of Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) and assured that genuine problems faced by the poultry sector would be addressed. The delegation was led by PPA Chairman Dr Khalid Saleem Malik.
Advisor to Prime Minister on Revenue Haroon Akhtar Khan, and FBR Chairman Nisar Muhammad Khan were also present on the occasion.
The delegation apprised the minister about the current trends in the poultry market and added that the poultry sector was exhibiting growth with increasing trend towards adoption of modern farming techniques, ensuring hygienically proven methods for rearing chicken and value addition.
Members of the delegation shared with the minister some issues faced by the poultry sector and also presented their budget proposals.
The minister appreciated the proactive approach of the poultry farmers aimed at growth of poultry sector as well as endeavours for value addition in line with international standards. He said the poultry sector had an important role to play in terms of providing quality meat to consumers. He assured that genuine problems faced by the poultry sector would be addressed. He added that proposals put forth by the delegation would be given due consideration in the ongoing budget exercise.
The minister emphasised that the government was willing to extend all possible facilitation to the poultry sector. It also expected poultry farmers to provide maximum relief to the general public in terms of poultry prices, especially during the holy month of Ramazan.
The delegation expressed gratitude to the finance minister for giving them a patient hearing and highly lauded the government’s efforts aimed at achieving growth and employment generation. They assured that the association would extend full support for achieving the common goal of economic progress. Further, they would make efforts to keep prices of poultry items stable throughout the year and provide maximum possible relief to the public during Ramazan.
