Sky-high rates worry animal buyers
As a result, performing the religious ritual of Qurbani (sacrifice) has become increasingly difficultif not impossiblefor the lower and middle-income segments of society.
With less than a month remaining until Eidul Azha, the sale of sacrificial animals has begun in various neighborhoods and streets despite official restrictions. Livestock traders from other cities have also started arriving in Rawalpindi and the Cantonment area.
Sales are already underway in several parts of the city, including Bani Chowk, Ghazni Road, Saddar Chungi 22, Bakra Mandi Road, Adiala Road, Chakri Road, and from Rawat to Sawan Camp. Meanwhile, official government-designated cattle markets for sacrificial animals will begin operations from May 28.
Street vendors and local sellers are currently demanding up to Rs110,000 for small goats and sheep (standard quality), Rs150,000 to Rs170,000 for medium-sized goats and sheep, up to Rs200,000 for high-quality goats and sheep, while Rs300,000-Rs500,000 for premium or aesthetically appealing goats and sheep.
They are seen demanding up to Rs240,000 for standard bulls, Rs300,000 for medium-sized bulls, Rs400,000-Rs450,000 for good quality bulls, Rs700,000 to Rs1 million for premium bulls, and Rs450,000 to Rs1m for camels.
A particularly rare and powerful animal from the mountainous regions of Gilgit-Skarduthe Yak, known for its strength and ability to carry heavy loadsis available on special order for Rs550,000 to Rs1m. However, it must be kept in a temperature-controlled environment as it originates from icy, high-altitude regions. Purchased yaks are delivered directly from Gilgit-Skardu to the buyer's home.
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