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Arab News
5 days ago
- Business
- Arab News
Beautiful Rajanpuri Nukra goats highly prized, and costly, at Islamabad's Eid market
ISLAMABAD: With their snow-white coats, drooping pink ears and regal build, Rajanpuri Nukra goats are turning heads and emptying wallets at Islamabad's bustling Eid Al-Adha cattle market this year. A strain of the Beetal goat native to the Rajanpur region of Pakistan's Punjab province, they are also known for their large size and muscular build. Highly prized for their meat, and a popular choice for Eid Al-Adha sacrifices, some have sold for as much as Rs2 million ($7,140) this season. At Islamabad's cattle market on Bhatta Chowk earlier this week, many people gathered around the goats to admire their appearance and snap pictures, while others negotiated deals. 'We have come here from Rajanpur as people in Islamabad and Rawalpindi prefer Rajanpuri goats over other breeds due to their white and pink coloration and impressive height,' said merchant Hamza Ali. He added that he had brought 20 of the prized animals to the market and sold most of them within four days. 'We're getting good prices for them here. Of the 20 goats we brought, one sold for Rs2 million last night.' Traders at the market have been selling the Rajanpuri goats for anywhere between $715 and $7,140, several merchants said. Highlighting the care involved, Muhammad Umair, a cattle trader, said the goats are nurtured from birth, referring to them as a 'purebred line.' 'We divide them into two groups. Those with good height and large size receive a special diet that includes wanda, choker, desi ghee and other nutritious ingredients,' he told Arab News as he petted one of his animals. Goats similar in size to regular breeds are available at lower prices but still higher than other strains. 'It has large pink ears, white eyes, and a pink nose, along with a pure white coat, which makes it highly attractive to buyers,' Umair added. Muhammad Bilal, a 23-year-old student from Islamabad, said he wanted to buy a Rajanpuri goat because of its white coat and long ears. 'Although the price is a bit higher, we will still buy it because we really like it,' he told Arab News. Another customer Ilyas Khan, 40, expressed frustration over the high prices, saying they were unaffordable for most market visitors. 'My children took pictures with them,' Khan, a businessman, said. 'But these are out of our reach as even the smallest ones are starting at Rs150,000, which is too much.'
Arab News
5 days ago
- Business
- Arab News
Beauty at a price: Rajanpuri Nukra goats steal the show at Islamabad's Eid cattle market
ISLAMABAD: With their snow-white coats, drooping pink ears and regal built, Rajanpuri Nukra goats are turning heads and emptying wallets at Islamabad's bustling Eid Al-Adha cattle market this year. A strain of the Beetal goat native to the Rajanpur region of Pakistan's Punjab province, these goats are known for their large size, muscular build and striking white coat. They are highly prized for meat production and are a popular choice for Eid Al-Adha sacrifices, with some selling for as much as Rs2 million ($7,140) this season. At Islamabad's cattle market on Bhatta Chowk earlier this week, many people gathered around the goats to admire their appearance and snap pictures, while others negotiated deals. 'We have come here from Rajanpur as people in Islamabad and Rawalpindi prefer Rajanpuri goats over other breeds due to their white and pink coloration and impressive height,' said merchant Hamza Ali, adding that he had brought 20 of the prized animals to the market and sold most of them within four days. 'We're getting good prices for them here. Of the 20 goats we brought, one sold for Rs2 million last night.' On an average, traders at the market have been selling the Rajanpuri goats for anywhere between Rs200,000 and Rs2 million ($715 to $7,140), a number of merchants said. Highlighting the care involved, Muhammad Umair, a cattle trader, said the goats were nurtured from birth, referring to them as a 'purebred line.' 'We divide them into two groups. Those with good height and large size receive a special diet that includes wanda, choker, desi ghee and other nutritious ingredients,' he told Arab News as he petted one of his animals. Goats similar in size to regular breeds were available at lower prices but still higher than other strains. 'It has large pink ears, white eyes, and a pink nose, along with a pure white coat, which makes it highly attractive to buyers,' Umair added. Muhammad Bilal, a 23-year-old student from Islamabad, said he wanted to buy a Rajanpuri goat because of its white coat and long ears. 'Although the price is a bit higher, we will still buy it because we really like it,' he told Arab News. Another customer Ilyas Khan, 40, expressed frustration over the high prices of the breed, saying they were unaffordable for most visitors at the market. 'My children took pictures with them,' Khan, a businessman, said, 'but these are out of our reach as even the smallest ones are starting at Rs150,000 ($535), which is too much.'
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Yahoo
Dad left with £350 car repair bill after rats attracted by filthy street chew through wires
A driver was left with a £350 repair bill after rats attracted to the filth on his Birmingham street chewed through wires under the bonnet. Hamza Ali, 42, was amazed to find the rodent damage when he tried to find out why his Ford Fiesta would not start outside his home in Shenstone Road, Edgbaston. When he looked under the bonnet, he was astonished to see teeth marks and parts gnawed away. READ MORE: 11 counties in England face '3cm per hour' snow next week with 723 miles covered READ MORE: Mobile waste recycling trucks location and dates for the next fortnight READ MORE: 'Greedy' carer who stole more than £40k from vulnerable victims weeps at prospect of jail A mechanic said the wiring had been eaten away by rats and it would cost £350 to get it fixed and back on the road. Mr Ali said he was sure the vermin had been attracted to his street by piles of rubbish dumped on the road. The issue pre-dates the ongoing all-out bins strike and has been a longstanding issue for residents, he said. He recorded the waste abandoned on a pavement in pictures and video and said the rodents would even go into his house. Get the latest BirminghamLive news direct to your inbox Mr Ali said: "I can't open the doors because big rats will come in, all the neighbours have been complaining. "Many people stop their cars at night and dump rubbish. "If the council sat there with cameras, they would see people dumping rubbish. "I have argued with people two or three times and they say: 'It is not my problem' but it's my problem because it's outside my house - I can't fight everyone. "They leave lots of food, bread. "I want to move house but I do not have a choice." City environment boss Coun Majid Mahmood said previously: "Those who dump waste on public or private land are environmental criminals, who are expecting people in our city to foot the bill for the disposal of their rubbish and unwanted items. 'There is no excuse for this anti-social behaviour, which shows no regard for the surroundings in which we all have to live and work. "There are many legitimate ways to get rid of waste, including our household recycling centres which have plenty of capacity, and our mobile waste centres, so there is simply no excuse. 'We investigate incidents and do not hesitate to take enforcement action or prosecute offenders, as demonstrated in the past by many high-profile cases. "If citizens wish to report flytipping or other street related issues, we encourage them to use their Brum Account as this is linked to our internal systems so we can investigate issues and action accordingly."
