Factors Reinforcing Pakistan Halal Food Industry to Be the World Halal Food Hub

Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 06 (02), 31-43

13 Pages Posted: 21 Apr 2017

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Syeda Gillani

University of Management and Technology (UMT), Pakistan

Muhammad Mahmood Shah Khan

University of Management and Technology (UMT), Pakistan

Farrukh Ijaz

University of Management and Technology

Date Written: February 1, 2017

Abstract

Halal is becoming a universal sign for quality assurance and standard of living. The world market for halal goods and services is rising into influential energy pitch of world commerce and finance. Halal products and Islamic Financial Services (IFS) have a market share of one trillion USD annually. The aim of this study was to survey the potential and expectations of halal food producers, distributors and consultants anticipate in promoting Pakistan halal food industry as a potential halal food hub. The study explored the halal food producer’s awareness, perception, religious beliefs and the market strategies government adopted to fortify the Pakistan halal food industry. Shariah compliance standards were also analyzed. The study found that Pakistani food producers and distributors perceived that most of the Muslim consumers prefer halal food items, and a proper advertising and marketing strategy of Pakistan halal food could be a competitive advantage in this regard. Some policy actions are needed to be established as governance of halal is unsystematic in Pakistan. This study will be of great significance to the policy makers, marketers and food manufacturers in Pakistan.

Keywords: Halal, Government, Marketing, Food Industry, Pakistan

Suggested Citation

Gillani, Syeda and Khan, Muhammad Mahmood Shah and Ijaz, Farrukh, Factors Reinforcing Pakistan Halal Food Industry to Be the World Halal Food Hub (February 1, 2017). Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 06 (02), 31-43, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2955060

Syeda Gillani

University of Management and Technology (UMT), Pakistan ( email )

Johar Town - Phase 1
Lahore, Punjab 54770
Pakistan

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Muhammad Mahmood Shah Khan

University of Management and Technology (UMT), Pakistan ( email )

C-II
Lahore, Punjab 54770
Pakistan

Farrukh Ijaz (Contact Author)

University of Management and Technology ( email )

C-II
Lahore, Punjab 54770
Pakistan

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