KARACHI - The International Halal Conference 2011 (IHC 2011) organised by Sindh Board of Investment (SBI) in collaboration with Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC) of Malaysia, was held on 22nd March 2011 in Karachi, as to introduce the concept of Halal industry to both local and foreign investors. The Malaysian delegation to IHC 2011 is led by Chairman of HDC, Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Syed Jalaludin Syed Salim who is accompanied by CEO of HDC, Dato’ Seri Jamil Bidin and other senior officials including business delegations. The Chief Minister Sindh, Hon. Syed Qaim Ali Shah inaugurated the conference and lauded the Malaysian Government assistance and know-how for Pakistan to further explore and equally benefits from the estimated US$1.2 trillion business annually. The industry's massive potential has generated interest among the business community worldwide to opt for this new trend of industrialization. The Consul General of Malaysia, Mr. Mohd Khalid Abdul Razak attended the conference and delivered brief remarks during the opening. The Consul General also hosted a dinner in honour of the HDC delegation which was held at Rumah Malaysia on 20 March 2011.
