WEBDESK: As Eid ul Azha 2025 approaches, the demand for sacrificial animal prices in Pakistan 2025 is soaring. This year, sacrificial animal prices in Pakistan 2025 have seen a noticeable increase due to inflation, rising transportation costs, and expensive animal feed. Markets in cities like Karachi and Gujranwala are witnessing heavy activity as buyers prepare for the festival.
Sacrificial animal prices in Pakistan 2025
In Karachi, the Northern Bypass Maweshi Dost Cattle Market has been bustling with over 100,000 animals, including cows, bulls, goats, and camels. Prices vary widely for example, a 60 kg animal is being sold for around Rs160,000, while a 140 kg animal fetches Rs225,000. Buyers are actively negotiating based on their budgets and animal quality.
Similarly, in Gujranwala, the cattle market has opened with thousands of animals brought for sale. Traders report that cow and bull prices here have also risen sharply. A good quality bull weighing around 140 kg can cost between Rs180,000 to Rs220,000, while goats range between Rs30,000 to Rs70,000 depending on size and breed. Many buyers from nearby districts visit Gujranwala due to its reputation for healthy animals.
Eid ul Azha: cattle markets
Karachi’s cattle market offers many conveniences such as electricity, clean water, ATM machines, and discounted parking. Traders can rent tents at special rates, and free veterinary services are available to keep the animals healthy. Large animals get 30 liters of water daily, while smaller ones like goats receive 8 liters.
In Punjab, including Gujranwala, over 3,000 police officers are deployed to maintain security across 227 cattle markets. Strict actions are being taken against illegal markets to ensure safe buying and selling. Special patrolling teams monitor these markets to prevent theft and fraud.
With market activities in Karachi, Gujranwala, and across the country, sacrificial animal prices in Pakistan 2025 are high but expected to stabilize as Eid approaches. Buyers are encouraged to visit authorized markets to find animals suitable for sacrifice within their budgets. Authorities are actively ensuring these markets run smoothly and securely to serve millions preparing for the festival.
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Amid all the animal trading, a remarkable event has grabbed attention, a detailed model of Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fighter jet was sold for Rs 5 million. This unusual sale highlights the excitement around Eid ul Azha 2025, beyond just the animal markets.
The 40-mound bull, owned by livestock trader Shahrukh, became a sensation not just for its size and price, but for its patriotic name.
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