date:Dec 27, 2012
European countries were the leading importers before the ban on seafood from Pakistan in April 2007 because of poor hygienic conditions at the fish harbours. The loss in exports since then has been estimated at $50 million per annum or a drop in earnings by a quarter, said a fish trader.
Efforts are however being made to convince European countries to resume buying while improving quality standards set by the EU importers. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, export of fish and fish