Islamabad is set to have a modern, state-of-the-art slaughterhouse equipped with advanced facilities, including a modern abattoir and chilling rooms, aimed at improving meat supply and processing standards in the region.
According to sources, the project’s primary objective is to meet the meat requirements of residents of the twin cities, Rawalpindi and Islamabad, while also supporting the export of meat to international markets.
The Islamabad slaughterhouse Project will be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. All slaughterhouse facilities will operate on a service-based model, and the project will also include designated areas for commercial activities and animal trading within the complex.
Sources said that the project’s financial model was discussed during a meeting chaired by Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa.
During the meeting, Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa directed that the project’s design and operational framework be presented before the CDA Board and the Meat Board for approval. He noted that once completed, the project would play a key role in meeting the meat demands of the twin cities and boosting meat exports.
He further stated that all available resources are being utilised to provide modern and high-quality facilities for the residents of the federal capital.
It is worth mentioning here that the construction of a new slaughterhouse has faced prolonged delays, with the project remaining under discussion for several years without any tangible progress, but not it seems the dream may come true in near future. There are more than 2,000 meat shops in the federal capital, but in the absence of a proper slaughterhouse, butchers are forced to slaughter animals on their own. These makeshift slaughtering sites emit foul odors and pose serious health risks, increasing the chances of outbreaks of dangerous diseases.
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