Afghan border closure impacts Pakistan's poultry industry
Most outlets reported the financial strain on Pakistan’s poultry industry due to the prolonged border closure with Afghanistan. Business Recorder led with the crisis, emphasizing the impact on exports and financial losses, while Profit added context about Afghanistan previously absorbing 20% of poultry output and the resulting surplus and weak domestic demand. Both framed the issue as a significant economic challenge for the sector.
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Afghanistan border closure pushes Pakistan’s poultry industry into deepening crisis
Afghanistan once absorbed around 20% of Pakistan’s poultry output, but the prolonged border closure has left producers struggling with surplus supply and weak domestic demand.
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Afghan border closure hits poultry industry hard
KARACHI: Pakistan’s poultry industry is facing a serious crisis and massive financial crisis as exports to Afghanistan have remained suspended since October last year following the closure of the border, leaving producers with surplus supply and forcing them to sell chicken below production cost. Around 20 percent of Pakistan’s poultry production was previously exported to Afghanistan, but the ...
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