June 28, 2023
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Pakistan approves donkey-hide exports to China

The Senate Standing Committee on Commerce was informed by the Ministry of Commerce on Monday, October 4, 2022, that China has indicated an interest in importing donkeys and dogs from Pakistan…reports Asian Lite News

Pakistan has given a nod to the exports of various goods to China including donkey hides, ARY News reported on Tuesday, citing sources.

According to information available with ARY News via sources, the federal cabinet gave its consent via a circulating summary to sign four protocols with China for the export of cattle, dairy products, chillies, and donkey skins from Pakistan. The sources stated that the donkey skins will be sent to China for processing and added that the signing of procedures for the export of donkey hides was intended to control the industry.

It should be remembered that the Ministry of Law and Justice had previously given its approval to the four protocols that Pakistan will sign with China, as per ARY News.

The Senate Standing Committee on Commerce was informed by the Ministry of Commerce on Monday, October 4, 2022, that China has indicated an interest in importing donkeys and dogs from Pakistan.

Details indicate that Zeeshan Khanzada served as the head of the Senate Standing Committee on Commerce’s meeting in Islamabad, which was conducted to get an update on imports and exports.

Dinesh Kumar, a standing committee member, stated at the meeting that China is requesting Pakistan to export donkeys in addition to dogs, ARY News reported.

Meanwhile, China’s demand for Africa’s donkeys is rising, Africa-based publication The Citizen reported, adding that donkey trade, both illicit and legal, however, poses a challenge for many African countries, especially in terms of its impact on the most marginalised communities.

According to report, donkeys are estimated to support about 158 million people in Africa. In rural areas, the presence of a donkey in a household helps to alleviate poverty and frees women and girls from household drudgery. Donkey hides have been in high demand in China in recent years, the report said, adding that the country uses these hides to make an ancient health-related product called ejiao.

Ejiao is made from collagen that’s been extracted from donkey hides mixed with herbs and other ingredients to create medicinal and health consumer products. The product is believed to have properties that strengthen the blood, stops bleeding and improves the quality of both vital fluids and sleep, according to The Citizen report. (ANI)

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