“The livestock sector is producing its own energy through biogas,” he said. He asked the government to join hands with the private sector in an attempt to secure a huge share in the international halal trade. Though the global market of halal food runs into billions of dollars, Pakistan’s share is still insignificant. “It is high time to give a boost to Pakistan’s economy not by getting aid from foreign countries, but by exploiting the untapped potential of halal food that has created a halal economy,” he said. Like Business on Facebook, follow @TribuneBiz on Twitter to stay informed and join in the conversation.

Source: The Express Tribune December 16, 2017 05:15 UTC