ISLAMABAD
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.
With Eid ul Azha drawing near, the Islamabad administration has launched a plan to manage cattle trade in the city. Meanwhile, the district administration have started cracking down on illegal animal sale points set up at various locations, said the spokesman of ICT administration here.
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 stated 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.
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.
Furthermore, teams have been formed to monitor illegal animal trading points. Action has already begun against unapproved sale stalls in different parts of the city. Officials said such setups often lead to sanitation problems and block roads, causing difficulty for local residents.
The official cattle markets will be equipped with basic facilities like water, lights, and proper entry and exit points. Health teams will also be deployed to check the animals. According to the DC, the goal is to provide a controlled and safe environment for both sellers and buyers.
