Peshawar bans export of beef, poultry to Afghanistan
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PESHAWAR: The district administration of Peshawar on Tuesday banned the export of poultry and cattle to Afghanistan to control skyrocketing meat prices in Ramazan.
Peshawar Deputy Commissioner Riaz Khan Mehsud’s office said in a circular that the ban has been imposed for a month under section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
The decision has been taken in order to bring down climbing prices of poultry and beef in the provincial capital.
Illegal export of mutton, beef, chicken and livestock to Afghanistan has been going on for decades, often impacting the local market, especially on occasions like Eidul Azha and Ramazan.
Published in Dawn, July 1st, 2015
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Jul 01, 2015 10:31am
Well,well, well! You,ve just woken up minister . Nevermind. Better late than never!
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Jul 01, 2015 10:49am
Good decision, other provinces to follow.
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Jul 01, 2015 11:05am
Export of food itmes including poultry and meat should be banned until we have sufficent inhouse production to meet the need of the local population. The ban should not just be to Afghanistan but to other countries including the Middle East.
For exporters the relaxation could be in two forms i.e. either allowing exports to oly those companies who have invested in establishing their own farms so that the local market prices are not effected or apply an export duty of say 20% - 25% so that there is a clear benefit to the country in export of these goods.
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Jul 01, 2015 11:10am
Very good decision that grants first priority to citizens
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Jul 01, 2015 01:02pm
This will upset Afghans as usual
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Jul 01, 2015 07:30pm
Is this why Afghan Army attacked Pakistani check post? Lack of meat ...
Excellent move by KPK gov. Provide for locals first and foremost.
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