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PM Approves Corporate Reforms, Duty-Free Imports for Livestock Sector

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  • PM approves plan to corporatize Pakistan's livestock sector.
  • Plan includes duty-free cattle imports for dedicated export farms.
  • Livestock contributes nearly 15% to the national economy and supports 8 million rural families.

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The Pakistani government is moving to formalize and expand its livestock industry, which accounts for over 60% of the agricultural economy and supports around 8 million rural families. Despite a large animal population valued at PKR 5.5 trillion, exports have been limited by unorganized supply chains. In fiscal year 2025-26, meat exports stood at approximately $530 million, a figure considered well below the sector's potential.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a comprehensive plan to restructure Pakistan's livestock sector on corporate lines. The initiative aims to boost exports through the establishment of special farms for raising imported cattle, with imports for these farms being duty-free.

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