Livestock farmers and breeders in Pakistan have opposed ban or restrictions on the export of live animals as demanded by tanneries, the leather industry and meat merchants.

One director of the Livestock and Breeders Association, Naeemullah Malik, told local media that it was extremely important to value the views of the livestock farming sector which consists mainly of small farmers. This sector contributes about 11% to the GDP, Mr Malik claimed.

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