Govt will take up matter with Afghan author­itiesISLAMABAD: The government and industry stakeholders have voiced concern over the slump in poultry exports to Afghanistan and have agreed to take up the matter with Afghan authorities. “We are making efforts to enhance export of poultry and rightful demands of the industry will be considered,” the minister said and assured the poultry association of support for their budget proposals. He told the association to comply with international standards, which were indispensible for poultry exports. The association submitted budget proposals with the objective of enhancing export of poultry and poultry products. It pointed out that the poultry sector was demanding duty drawback facility on the export of poultry products in line with other sectors, like 6% relief on chicken hatching/ eggs and 8% on chicken meat and products.

Source: The Express Tribune March 06, 2019 05:48 UTC