Pakistan exporters race to meet Malaysia’s US$200m halal meat deal

0 February 2, 2026 07:10

Malaysia’s plan to import US$200 million worth of halal meat from Pakistan has sparked a race among Pakistani exporters eager to enter the lucrative Southeast Asian market. Islamabad hopes the deal will help revive the country’s struggling economy. But industry leaders warn that Pakistan needs to upgrade its infrastructure and reduce livestock costs at home, or risk losing out to regional competitors. CNA’s Hira Mustafa reports from Lahore. Read more: https://cna.asia/4qfjsbf

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