Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain Magsi has said Pakistan has vast opportunities to secure a significant position in the rapidly growing global halal market through the effective use of science, technology and innovation.

He was addressing the first Pakistan Halal Forum in Karachi today.

The Minister said the halal industry has emerged as a significant segment of the global economy, offering considerable opportunities for Pakistan to enhance its exports and strengthen its economy.

The Minister emphasized that science, technology and innovation are essential for the development of a competitive halal economy.

He said the Pakistan Halal Authority is the national regulatory body responsible for overseeing halal products in the country and stressed the need to further strengthen its institutional capacity.

Khalid Hussain Magsi underscored the need for international cooperation to facilitate access to global halal markets and said partnerships with international organizations would be promoted to strengthen Pakistan's halal sector.