From Brecorder · Gohar Ali Khan · · 1m
Pakistan urged to boost halal mark
Pakistan's government needs to strengthen its national halal certification to capture more of the $3 trillion global market.
In brief
Pakistan's government needs to strengthen its national halal certification to capture more of the $3 trillion global market. Pakistan's govt must improve halal certification to expand exports and access international markets. Originally reported by Brecorder.
Pakistan Halal Forum
Pakistan's First Halal Forum outlined a roadmap to boost its share in the $3 trillion global halal industry.
Forum organizers
The forum was organised by Halal Development Council with co-organisers Pakistan Halal Authority and International Halal Certification.
Global halal market
Halal products OIC imports reached $421.49 billion in 2024, with investments in the Islamic economy at $13.1 billion in 2025.
Pakistan's ranking
Pakistan ranks 21st in halal products, while India is ranked second in halal exports.
PHA director's plan
PHA Director General urged strengthening one national halal mark and expanding certification for food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
Key challenges
Fragmented regulation, limited lab capacity, and shortage of trained auditors hinder halal product exports.
The essence
Pakistan's govt must improve halal certification to expand exports and access international markets.
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