# 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.
- Title: Pakistan urged to boost halal mark · Brecorder | Shortify
- Summary: Pakistan's government needs to strengthen its national halal certification to capture more of the $3 trillion global market. Pakistan's govt must improve…
- Keywords: pakistan, halal certification, national halal mark, global halal industry, export facilitation, trade diplomacy, phoenix halal authority, world halal council, business, money, urged, boost
- Source: Brecorder — https://brecorder.com/news/40447072/pakistan-govt-urged-to-strengthen-national-halal-certification-mark
- Author: Gohar Ali Khan
- Published: 2026-11-02T18:52:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pakistan, halal certification, national halal mark, global halal industry, export facilitation, trade diplomacy, phoenix halal authority, world halal council, business, money
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Pakistan's govt must improve halal certification to expand exports and access international markets.