KARACHI: With just five days left until Eid-ul-Adha, the Cattle-Friendly Market at Northern Bypass has crossed the mark of over 150,000 sacrificial animals.
Functional since April 19, the market has witnessed large-scale buying and selling, with livestock continuously arriving on trucks and trailers from various parts of the country.
Administrator Shahab Ali stated that the market is seeing high demand for a variety of breeds, including beautifully adorned camels from Lari, Koh-e-Mari, Thar, Cholistan, and others.
Similarly, goats of Gulabi(pink), Kamori, Sindhi, Tapri, Rajanpuri, and Nachi(Dancing) breeds are gaining popularity among buyers.
Among sheep, Kajla, Pahari, and Kharay Dumba from Larkana are prominently featured, while cattle varieties include Australian bulls, Sahiwal, Cholistani, Sibi, Sindhi Oblique, Chena, Brahman, and Salagar breeds.
The market offers animals starting as low as PKR 100,000, making it accessible to buyers with varied budgets.
Each livestock block is provided 30 liters of free water daily, and traders benefit from 24/7 electricity, water, and security facilities enabled by entry fees.
Administrator Faisal also highlighted the use of heavy-duty generators to ensure uninterrupted electricity, especially during the extreme summer heat.
The visitors are undeterred by the weather, with families actively shopping for their sacrificial animals.
Administrator Shahab added that the market features on-site ATMs and mobile banking services for convenience.
Police and law enforcement personnel are stationed at key access points, including 4K Chowrangi to Go Petrol Pump and Gulshan-e-Maymar routes, ensuring a secure environment.
