As Eid ul Azha approaches, the district administration of Islamabad have started preparations to regulate cattle trade across the Federal Capital and decided that the unauthorized animal selling points are being shut down, and five official cattle markets will be established in different areas of the capital under clear rules.
In this regard, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon, said that five official cattle markets will be established in different areas of the capital. These include Sangjhani, Sector I-15, Bhara Kahu, Lehtrar Road, and Islamabad Expressway.
According to the deputy commissioner, tender notices for setting up these markets have already been issued.
He said that the official markets will be open from the 1st to the 13th of Zilhajj. No buying or selling of animals will be allowed before this period. Any cattle market outside the selected locations will be considered illegal.
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The administration has requested sellers to only bring their animals to the approved markets. Selling animals in any area not designated by the authorities will be considered a violation and will result in strict action.
To avoid traffic issues, health risks, and public inconvenience, the administration is focusing on organized arrangements. Setting up cattle markets in specific areas aims to ensure cleanliness and proper management during the Eid season.
