Eid ul Adha 2023: Authorised Cattle Markets And Prices In Karachi
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The Sindh government has decided to move the cattle market that was previously set up on the Super Highway to Taiser Town this year. The decision was taken in a bid to avoid traffic congestion and unhygienic conditions in the area.

The cattle market will be set up on 100 acres of land in Taiser Town and will be open to the public from June 7 to 12. The market will have a capacity of over 100,000 animals and will be equipped with all the necessary facilities, including water, electricity, and sanitation.

The full list of authorised cattle market locations in Karachi is as follows:

  • Taiser Town, Northern Bypass
  • Malir 15, Asoo Goth
  • Cattle Mandi Landhi
  • Rice Godown, Landhi near Baber Market
  • Hamdard University near Manghopir
  • Moach Goth, Baldia Town
  • Cattle Mandi permitted by station commander in the limits of Clifton Cantonment Board
  • Cattle Mandi permitted by the president Karachi Cantonment Board in the limits of Karachi Cantonment Board.

Imposing Section 144? 

The government has also decided to impose Section 144 in the area around the cattle market to prevent traffic congestion and unhygienic conditions. Section 144 prohibits the assembly of more than four people in an area and the sale of meat in the open.

The decision to move the cattle market to Taiser Town has been welcomed by the public. Many people had complained about the traffic congestion and unhygienic conditions in the area where the market was previously set up.

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The move is also expected to boost the economy of Taiser Town. The market is expected to attract a large number of people from all over the city and will provide a boost to the local businesses.

The cattle market is an important part of the Eid ul Adha celebrations in Pakistan. Every year, millions of people visit the markets to buy sacrificial animals. The market is also a major source of income for the farmers who sell their animals. Along with the shifting of Cattle markets, there has been a surge in prices as well.

Here is a list of the prices of qurbani from the following organizations:

Chhipa Welfare Association

  • Qurbani Cow Rates: PKR 70,000 – PKR 175,000
  • Cow One Share Rates: PKR 10,000 – PKR 25,000
  • Qurbani Goat Share rates: PKR 15,000 – PKR 60,000

Edhi Foundation

  • Qurbani Rates for Goat / Sheep: Rs. 15,000
  • Qurbani Share Rates for Cow (One Part): Rs. 9,000
  • Qurbani Rates for Full Cow: Rs. 63,000

Freshone

  • Eid Day Whole Cow Rates Cow Share Rates Goat rates
  • 1 PKR 1,85,500 PKR 26,500 PKR 41,500
  • 2 PKR 1,85,500 PKR 26,500 PKR 41,500
  • 3 PKR 189,000 PKR 27,000 PKR 42,000

Meatone

  • Qurbani Rates for Goat: Rs. 47,000 – Rs. 49,000
  • Share Rates for Cow: Rs. 31,800 – Rs. 33,800
  • Full Cow: Rs. 202,293 – Rs. 224,700

Overall Market rates

Qurbani Rates for Goat:  Rs 30,000-60,000

Qurbani Rates for Sheep:  Rs 20,000-60,000

Qurbani Share Rates for Cow: Rs 200,000-1,000,000

Qurbani Share Rates for Camel: Rs 500,000-1,500,000

The government’s decision to move the cattle market to Taiser Town is a welcome move. It is expected to ease traffic congestion and unhygienic conditions in the area. It is also expected to boost the economy of Taiser Town.

Here are some of the benefits of moving the cattle market to Taiser Town:

  • It will ease traffic congestion in the area around the Super Highway.
  • It will improve sanitation in the area.
  • It will boost the economy of Taiser Town.
  • It will provide a safe and secure environment for buyers and sellers.

Here are some of the challenges that the government will need to address in order to make the move successful:

  • The government will need to ensure that there is adequate parking space for buyers and sellers.
  • The government will need to provide adequate security for buyers and sellers.
  • The government will need to ensure that there are enough facilities, such as water, electricity, and sanitation, in the market.
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The government has said that it is committed to making the move successful. It has assured the public that all the necessary arrangements will be made to ensure a smooth and safe operation of the market.

The move to move the cattle market to Taiser Town is a positive step by the government. It is a step in the right direction and is expected to benefit the public in many ways.

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