Livestock Sold by Weight in Charsadda's Village

Livestock sold by weight in Charsadda's village

As Eid-ul-Azha approaches, livestock markets across the country, including in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, are drawing large crowds. However, skyrocketing animal prices have made it increasingly difficult for the middle class to fulfill the ritual of sacrifice. In response to this challenge, traders in Nesata, a village in Charsadda district, have introduced an innovative pricing model — selling sacrificial animals based on weight. According to local sou…

Bilal Qureshi says sacrifice should be for Allah, not for show

The soaring prices of sacrificial animals in Pakistan ahead of Eid-ul-Adha have left citizens distressed, especially the middle class, for whom fulfilling the religious obligation of sacrifice is becoming increasingly difficult. Amid this inflation crisis, celebrities have also begun speaking out. Popular actor Bilal Qureshi shared his views on social media, stressing that the true essence of sacrifice lies in sincerity and devotion to God, not …

Low Sales, High Hopes: Eid Trade Struggles Amid Slump

Srinagar: The festive buzz that typically fills Kashmir’s markets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha is missing this year, as economic distress grips both buyers and sellers of sacrificial animals across the Valley. From Srinagar’s Eidgah Market to livestock stalls in Anantnag, Pulwama, and Baramulla, sellers sit beside unsold sheep, goats, and cattle — waiting for customers who seem fewer and far more cautious than in previous years. “By this time last year,…