{
  "id": 2345232,
  "title": "Aurangzeb, ICCD discuss boosting Pakistan’s halal exports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/aurangzeb-iccd-discuss-boosting-pakistans-halal-exports",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-21T09:11:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435942/aurangzeb-iccd-discuss-boosting-pakistans-halal-exports"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb engaged in a discussion with the Secretary-General of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD), H.E Shaikh Yousef Hassan Khalawi, regarding Pakistan's potential to expand its presence in the growing global halal economy. The meeting, held on Friday, aimed to explore opportunities for economic cooperation, delve into halal markets, and foster Islamic finance collaborations. Aurangzeb was accompanied by Muhammad Atif Hanif, CEO of Al Baraka Bank Pakistan, and Aalia Jaffar, Director of International Relations of ICCD.\n\nThe conversation centered around the burgeoning global halal economy and the avenues through which Pakistan could solidify its foothold across diverse sectors, including halal food, fashion, halal tourism, services, and consumer markets. Aurangzeb stressed the significance of shifting focus from a broad halal concept to pinpointing specific products, sectors, and markets where Pakistani enterprises can thrive and capitalize on emerging prospects.\n\nThe finance minister underlined the necessity of forging stronger connections between Pakistan's business community and international networks, emphasizing the potential benefits of broader engagement and collaboration facilitated by the chamber's global outreach and platforms. Khalawi provided Aurangzeb with an overview of the ICCD's expanding international reach and its proactive engagement with business communities worldwide, including those outside OIC nations.\n\nMoreover, the participants deliberated on avenues to bolster Pakistan's Islamic finance ecosystem and encourage closer collaboration with international entities active in Islamic economics and finance. They also underscored the importance of developing commercially viable opportunities and improving market linkages for Pakistani businesses. Khalawi shared insights from international experiences in halal business development, sustainable tourism, and Islamic economic cooperation, emphasizing the critical role of identifying sector-specific opportunities, comprehending international market demands, and assisting businesses in creating commercially viable offerings.\n\nAurangzeb expressed appreciation for the ICCD's engagement with Pakistan and emphasized the continued importance of interaction with the business community to unearth practical collaboration opportunities. He also encouraged enhanced connectivity between Pakistani businesses and international networks, facilitated by the chamber, to unlock greater potential for growth and mutual benefit.",
  "summary": "Pakistan is seeking to identify specific products, sectors and international markets to expand its presence in the growing global halal economy, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Friday during a meeting with the Secretary-General of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD). As per a statement, Aurangzeb held a meeting with H.E Shaikh Yousef Hassan Khalawi,…",
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}