Alcohol exports were banned 50 years ago as it is 'haram'

Islamabad (Pakistan) - Terrorist sympathizer Pakistan, which is on the verge of economic bankruptcy, has resumed exporting alcohol after nearly 50 years.

The country's only local alcohol company, 'Murree Brewery', exported beer and various types of liquor to Britain, Japan, Portugal and Thailand in April 2026. According to the its export manager, Ramiz Shah, a distribution network is currently being set up abroad and there are plans to increase production in the future.

Alcohol was banned in Pakistan for its Muslim population 50 years ago, citing Islamic rules. However, there are some exemptions for non-Muslims.

Now the government has allowed the export of alcohol. This has allowed the supply of alcohol to countries that are not part of the 'Organization of Islamic Cooperation'. In the year 2021, Pakistan had also allowed a Chinese company in Balochistan to manufacture alcohol so that the needs of Chinese citizens working there could be met.

Pakistan has $138 billion worth foreign debt

The Pakistani government has a huge gap between its income and expenditure. The government's actual income in the fiscal year 2026 is estimated to be 11,720 billion Pakistani rupees ($40 billion), while expenditure has reached 16,286 billion Pakistani rupees ($58 billion). Of this, about 8,200 billion Pakistani rupees ($30 billion) are being spent just on paying off debt interest.