Pakistan, May 26 -- Pakistan plans to accelerate livestock exports by establishing dedicated meat processing export zones and disease-free compartments for major animal diseases, as part of broader efforts to modernise one of the country's fastest-growing economic sectors.

Plans are also underway to establish modern slaughterhouses aligned with international standards and introduce time-limited financial support schemes to attract investment and encourage value-added livestock exports, according to the Year Book 2024-25 released by the Ministry of National Food Security and Research and available with Wealth Pakistan, said a press release. Breed improvement has emerged as another major focus area, with plans to establish nucleus herds, i...