Summary The minister says the Ordinance will be reviewed after receiving political parties’ recommendations.
PESHAWAR (Dunya News/Agencies) - Federal Minister for Science and Technology Zahid Hamid said Monday that a copy of Pakistan Protection Bill has been delivered to leaders of all political parties to take their inputs and their positive recommendations would be welcomed.
Addressing a function of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chamber of Commerce and Industry here as chief guest and later talking to reporters, the Minister said Pakistan Halal Authority was being established in the wake of growing demands of the consumers for halal products besides boosting its share in the country's exports.
The Minister said halal industry was rapidly growing in the world as its trade volume had touched approximately more than $ 2trillian in food and non-food items, adding the Authority would give our halal products an important marketing feature.
He said the Ministry of Science and Technology was adopting drastic measures to establish strong linkages among research institutes and academic institutions by involving private sectors in with a view to re-orient research and development towards market requirements and enhance its contribution to national socio-economic development besides raising the life standard of masses.
He said the Government is committed to promote Science and Technology (S&T) activities in country for socio-economic development as it is one of the main parts of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) manifesto.
Federal secretary Science and Technology Kamran Ali Qureshi were also present on the occasion.
Earlier, President of KPCCI, Zahid Shinwari appraised the minister about different problems faced by the KP traders and business community. The Minister assured full support in this regard.
