News From : DagangHalal.com (06 Dec 2009)
LAHORE: The Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Azam Khan Swati Saturday announced the establishment of Pakistan Halal Products Development Board (PHPDB) as an autonomous national body under the auspices of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Board, linked to Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) through Islamic Chamber Research and Information Center (ICRC), would be attached to the Ministry of Science and Technology. Haroon Shafique Chaudhry of M/s Bunny’s Limited has been appointed as first Chairman of the Board having 16 members both from the public and the private sector. staff report