Commerce Desk
RAWALPINDI:The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), with SB Eggs, celebrated World Egg Day 2026 at Chamber House to promote eggs as affordable, nutritious protein.
Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi was chief guest, received by RCCI President Nosherwan Khalil Khan and Patron-in-Chief Sohail Altaf.
Abbasi offered Pakistan Railways cargo services for poultry feed transportation across the country, saying improved freight can support the poultry sector. He said Railways achieved record Rs115 billion revenue in FY 2025-26 and targets Rs160 billion next year. He added a dedicated freight corridor is under development, with freight trains to increase from 9 to 14 by January 2027.
In his welcome address, Nosherwan Khalil Khan highlighted poultry’s role in food security, nutrition and affordable protein, especially for children’s growth, and appreciated SB Eggs for engaging students.
The event featured cooking, painting and poster competitions for school students to promote awareness of eggs and healthy eating, and stressed cooperation between business community and stakeholders for sustainable growth of the poultry industry.
