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Express Tribune
12-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Path cleared for Chinese donkey farms in Gwadar
Listen to article Pakistan has agreed to allow China's donkey industry to establish farms in the Gwadar Export Processing Zone, paving the way for enhanced trade cooperation and local economic opportunities. Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, held a meeting with Zaho Fei, Vice President of China's Donkey Industry Branch, in Islamabad. During the meeting, the Chinese delegation expressed strong interest in setting up donkey farms in Pakistan, citing the country's favourable environment for donkey breeding. Hussain welcomed the proposal, emphasising Pakistan's longstanding partnership with China. He confirmed that permission for these farms would be granted under a formal agreement, once all legal requirements are met. The agreement will also ensure that the breeding of Pakistan's local donkey population is not negatively impacted. The minister reiterated that the Chinese donkey industry would be allowed to operate within the Gwadar Export Processing Zone. Plans include the development of slaughterhouses and export facilities, enabling the shipment of donkey meat to China via Gwadar Port. He noted that this initiative would contribute to increasing Pakistan's exports and further strengthen economic ties with China. In addition to boosting trade, the promotion of the donkey industry is expected to create new employment and economic opportunities at the local level.
Express Tribune
12-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
China to set up donkey farms in Pakistan for meat exports
Listen to article China has shown a strong interest in establishing donkey farms in Pakistan, citing the country's favourable environment for breeding, according to officials. A Chinese delegation, led by Zhao Fei, Vice President of China's Donkey Industry Branch, met with Pakistan's Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, in Islamabad on Saturday to discuss the initiative. The minister welcomed the delegation and highlighted the robust bilateral ties between Pakistan and China. 'Permission to set up donkey farms will be granted under a formal agreement after fulfilling all legal requirements,' said Hussain. He assured that the agreement would include safeguards to ensure that the breeding of Pakistan's indigenous donkey population is not affected. Under the proposed plan, China's donkey industry would be permitted to establish farms in the Gwadar Export Processing Zone. The facilities will include slaughterhouses and export infrastructure to enable the shipment of donkey meat to China via Gwadar Port. 'This initiative would contribute to boosting Pakistan's exports and strengthening trade ties with China along with creating new economic opportunities and employment at the local level,' the minister added. The move reflects China's growing demand for donkey-derived products, particularly gelatin made from donkey hides, used in traditional medicine and beauty products.
