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2026-05-26 22:01:25
[Livestock Trading Booms Ahead of Eid, Pakistani Buyers Complain of High Prices; Goat Priced at 400,000 Rupees] ⑴ Livestock markets across Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province are experiencing a trading boom ahead of Eid al-Fitr. Several markets in Peshawar are bustling with activity, with the Ring Road market packed all day. Buyers say they have to pay a market fee of 2,000 rupees per animal. ⑵ The Karamandi market near GT Road, Peshawar's largest livestock market, is exceptionally active, attracting traders from across the province, including Chitral. The market has designated areas for buffalo, cattle, bulls, and dairy cows. A railway track running through the market causes inconvenience, with buyers saying they have to pay 1,500 rupees per transaction. ⑶ Despite the active trading, many buyers complain about rising prices. A government employee said he postponed his purchase hoping prices would drop closer to the festival, but this did not materialize. Livestock traders say a large number of animals were sold on Sunday, and festival purchasing is accelerating. (4) Buyers in the Malakand district favored local breeds this year, including Achai cattle and Azihli buffalo, as lower transportation costs made prices relatively affordable. (5) In contrast to the robust activity in Peshawar, trading at the Charsada livestock market was slow. Vendors attributed the weakness to declining purchasing power and high inflation, with fewer customers than in previous years and many facing financial difficulties. (6) Local prices showed buffalo selling for 400,000 to 600,000 rupees, cattle for 300,000 to 400,000 rupees, goats for 50,000 to 100,000 rupees, and sheep for 100,000 to 200,000 rupees. A goat priced at 400,000 rupees attracted attention but no one bought it.
