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title: "Livestock sector reports 43% rise in animal exports"
description: "Both outlets highlighted the 43% increase in animal exports in the livestock sector, with the Additional Director Livestock, Dr. Naila Maqsood, as the source. Associated Press of Pakistan added context about the provincial government’s efforts to support the sector, while ARY News focused more narrowly on the export growth figure and Sargodha’s contribution."
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# Livestock sector reports 43% rise in animal exports

pakistan · updated 21 Oct 2026, 12:13 AM PKT · 18–21 Oct 2026 · 8 articles from 8 outlets over 2 developments

## How it developed

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### 20 Oct 2026 — Livestock sector reports 43% rise in animal exports (2 outlets)

> Both outlets highlighted the 43% increase in animal exports in the livestock sector, with the Additional Director Livestock, Dr. Naila Maqsood, as the source. Associated Press of Pakistan added context about the provincial government’s efforts to support the sector, while ARY News focused more narrowly on the export growth figure and Sargodha’s contribution.

- **ARY News (English)** — [Livestock sector records 43pc increase in animal exports: Dr.Naila](https://arynews.tv/livestock-sector-records-43pc-increase-in-animal-exports-dr-naila) · 21 Oct 2026, 12:13 AM PKT
  > She said Punjab’s livestock sector, including Sargodha’s contribution, had recorded a 43 per cent increase in animal....
- **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Livestock sector records 43pc increase in animal exports:Dr.Naila](https://www.app.com.pk/punjab/livestock-sector-records-43pc-increase-in-animal-exportsdr-naila/) · 20 Oct 2026, 2:13 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing
  > SARGODHA, Oct 20 (APP):Additional Director Livestock,Sargodha Region,Dr.Naila Maqsood on Tuesday said the provincial government was taking measures to promote the livestock sector by providing a supportive environment and improved facilities to farmers. She said Punjab’s livestock sector, including Sargodha’s contribution,had recorded a 43 per cent increase in animal exports with 400,000 animal...

### 18 Oct 2026 — Punjab reports 43 percent increase in livestock exports (6 outlets)

> Most outlets highlighted the 43 percent rise in Punjab's livestock exports and the expected Rs11 billion earnings for farmers. Several also attributed the increase to the Livestock Card scheme or the government's efforts, while Dawn and Daily Times explicitly linked the growth to the scheme. 24 News HD and Pakistan Today focused more broadly on the government's stated goal of making Punjab a regional livestock hub.

- **ProPakistani** — [Punjab Reports Massive Increase in Animal Exports](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/19/punjab-reports-massive-increase-in-animal-exports/) · 19 Oct 2026, 2:41 PM PKT
  > Punjab has recorded a 43 percent increase in animal exports, with 400,000 animals prepared for export over a year and… Read More
- **Dawn** — [Livestock card scheme behind 43pc rise in animal exports, claims Punjab govt](https://www.dawn.com/news/2038099/livestock-card-scheme-behind-43pc-rise-in-animal-exports-claims-punjab-govt) · 19 Oct 2026, 10:11 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing
  > LAHORE: Punjab’s livestock sector has recorded a 43pc increase in animal exports, with 400,000 animals prepared for export in a year and rural livestock farmers expected to earn Rs11 billion. This was claimed by the government in a press release attributing the success to the Chief Minister’s Punjab Livestock Card Scheme launched by her under which farmers are receiving Rs27,000 per animal to m...
- **Daily Times** — [CM’s Livestock Card scheme boosts animal exports by 43pc](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1569075/cms-livestock-card-scheme-boosts-animal-exports-by-43pc/) · 19 Oct 2026, 2:05 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Punjab’s livestock sector recorded a 43 per cent increase in animal exports, with 400,000 animals prepared for export in a year and rural livestock farmers expected to earn Rs11 billion. Under the Livestock Card scheme launched by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, farmers are receiving Rs 27,000 per animal to meet feed and fodder expenses, […]
- **Business Recorder** — [Punjab records 43pc increase in animal exports](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444841/punjab-records-43pc-increase-in-animal-exports) · 19 Oct 2026, 2:04 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing
  > LAHORE: Punjab’s livestock sector has recorded a 43 percent increase in animal exports, with 400,000 animals prepared for export in a year and rural livestock farmers expected to earn Rs 11 billion. Under the Livestock Card scheme launched by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, farmers are receiving Rs 27,000 per animal to meet feed and fodder expenses, the handout said. The provincial governme...
- **Pakistan Today** — [Punjab livestock exports surge 43%, farmers set to earn Rs11b](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/18/punjab-livestock-exports-surge-43percent-farmers-set-to-earn-rs11b) · 18 Oct 2026, 10:58 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Punjab’s livestock exports have surged 43%, with 400,000 animals prepared for export in a year and rural farmers expected to earn Rs11 billion. The Maryam Nawaz-led government is expanding FMD facilities, meat-processing capacity and export links to position Punjab as a regional livestock hub.
- **24 News HD** — [‘Punjab's livestock exports rise by 43 percent’](https://www.24newshd.tv/18-Oct-2026/punjab-s-livestock-exports-rise-43-percent) · 18 Oct 2026, 7:51 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said making the province a hub of livestock in the region is her government's goal.

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