A Pakistan-China joint venture is preparing to establish a donkey slaughterhouse and processing facility in Gwadar’s North Free Zone, with the project aimed at supplying donkey meat and hides to the Chinese market.
The company has secured approximately four acres of land for the proposed facility and has already completed initial soil testing. According to project details, the venture has also obtained the necessary licenses and no-objection certificates required to move forward with the development.
The facility has reportedly been allocated a processing quota of 150,000 donkeys per year, indicating the scale of the planned operation. Once operational, the project could create a new commercial channel for Pakistan’s livestock sector while supporting exports to China.
The initiative is also expected to involve donkey farmers from Sindh and Punjab. By developing links with local livestock owners, the project aims to establish a supply network that connects farmers with processors and international buyers.
Beyond the export of meat and hides, the proposed facility could contribute to the development of Pakistan’s broader livestock value chain by creating demand for donkey farming and associated services. It may also generate opportunities in animal collection, transportation, processing and related logistics.
The project’s location in Gwadar’s North Free Zone provides access to Pakistan’s growing infrastructure for international trade and logistics. Its proximity to the port could potentially facilitate the movement of processed products toward overseas markets.
The venture is being presented as another example of expanding Pakistan-China economic cooperation, particularly in sectors beyond traditional trade and infrastructure projects. If successfully implemented, the facility could introduce a new export-oriented segment within Pakistan’s livestock industry.
The planned investment also highlights the potential for Pakistan to develop specialized agricultural and livestock products for international markets. However, the long-term success of the project will depend on maintaining proper animal-health standards, sustainable sourcing and compliance with export requirements.
With land secured, preliminary testing completed and regulatory approvals reportedly in place, the proposed Gwadar facility could become a significant addition to Pakistan’s emerging livestock-processing and export sector.
