As Pakistan marks its 78th Independence Day on August 14, 2025, the green and white flag will once again remind us of the sacrifices that won our political freedom. Yet, alongside this celebration comes an important question: Have we truly achieved economic independence? While political sovereignty was secured in 1947, financial self-reliance remains an ongoing struggle. Today, with rising inflation, a heavy debt burden, and fluctuating foreign reserves, Pakistan must look to sustainable, export-driven growth as the surest path to lasting prosperity. For decades, exports have been dominated by textiles, rice, and a handful of other commodities. But a sector…
Author: Nasib Ahmed Saifi
Meat export is one of the biggest financial supports in Pakistan’s economy. The following are a few factors affecting meat export in Pakistan: Problems in the livestock production system Smuggling of livestock Slaughtering of female animals Issues with the banking system Lack of government interest in Halal meat export Lack of proper supply chain system Non-effective response from overseas embassy stall Overtaxing in utility bills Overcharging by Quarantine Department Access to limited markets No recognition as an industry Uncertainty of uniform-quality animals throughout the year Live Stock Production System The current red meat production system is both traditional and inefficient.…
The following factors are effecting Halal processed meat export of Pakistan: Problems in livestock production system. Smuggling of Livestock. Slaughtering of female animals. Issues with banking system. Lack of government interest in Halal meat export. Lack of proper supply chain system. Non effective response from overseas embassy staff. Rising utility bills Overcharging by Quarantine Department Livestock production system: The current red meat production system is both traditional and inefficient. Beef mostly comes from the end of career, or emergency slaughtered animals. A lot of baby buffaloes and calves are slaughtered when these are only 1-2 weeks old. Few calves are…