Pakistan to 'regulate' exports of donkey hides to China

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to ‘regulate’ the exports of various goods to China including donkey hides, ARY News reported, citing sources. 

As per details available with ARY News via sources, Pakistan has decided to regulate the exports of donkey hides, chilies and various dairy products.

The donkey hides will be exported to China for processing, the sources said. In this context, Pakistan and China will sign four different protocols, which have already been okayed by the Ministry of Law and Justice.

Earlier on October 4, 2022, Ministry of Commerce on Monday told the Senate Standing Committee on Commerce that China expressed interest in importing donkeys and dogs from Pakistan.

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According to details, the Senate Standing Committee meeting on Commerce was held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Zeeshan Khanzada to get a briefing on imports and exports.

During the meeting, Dinesh Kumar, a member of the standing committee, said that China is asking Pakistan to export donkeys as well as dogs.