Pakistani seafood earns a place on European shelves— a major export milestone

Business Recorder reported that seafood from Pakistan has started appearing on European supermarket shelves, a development the industry calls a significant milestone. According to the report, the achievement shows the country can satisfy tough quality and food-safety rules applied in certain highly sensitive global markets. Asim Abrar, who heads Sea Green Enterprises, made the remarks while a senior Chinese delegation was touring the firm.

Abrar said the products prove that Pakistani seafood can compete abroad when it is processed, packaged and handled to European and international norms. He argued the sector could potentially reach US$1 to 2 billion in exports if it gets better infrastructure, investment, modern processing plants and greater value addition. He also thanked the Marine Fisheries Department, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and other government bodies for helping Pakistani seafood enter highly regulated international markets.

He described the milestone as a catalyst for more investment, modernisation and value addition. He said this could help Pakistan secure a firmer and more durable position in seafood markets worldwide.