{"id":8223,"date":"2026-05-29T16:02:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T11:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vetnewsandviews.com\/en\/?p=8223"},"modified":"2026-05-29T16:10:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T11:10:05","slug":"eid-ul-adha-2026-cattle-market-trend-in-pakistan-buyers-cautious-as-prices-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vetnewsandviews.com\/en\/eid-ul-adha-2026-cattle-market-trend-in-pakistan-buyers-cautious-as-prices-rise\/","title":{"rendered":"Eid-ul-Adha 2026 Cattle Market Trend in Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<article style=\"max-width:100%; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height:1.75; color:#222; font-size:17px;\">\n\n  <header style=\"max-width:100%; margin-bottom:22px;\">\n    <p style=\"color:#0b5a3c; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.5px; margin-bottom:8px;\">The Veterinary News &amp; Views | English Edition<\/p>\n    <h1 style=\"font-size:34px; line-height:1.25; margin:0 0 12px; color:#083b2a;\">\n      Eid-ul-Adha 2026 Cattle Market Trend in Pakistan: Animals Sold in Large Numbers, but Buyers Remained Highly Price-Conscious\n    <\/h1>\n    <p style=\"font-size:19px; color:#444; margin:0;\">\n      A national compilation of reported cattle markets, sale points, veterinary arrangements, digital payment expansion, animal sales and buyer behaviour during Eid-ul-Adha 2026.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/header>\n\n  <section style=\"max-width:100%; background:#f4faf7; border-left:6px solid #0b5a3c; padding:18px; margin:22px 0; border-radius:12px;\">\n    <h2 style=\"margin-top:0; color:#0b5a3c;\">Top Highlights<\/h2>\n    <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:22px;\">\n      <li>Karachi approved 21 cattle markets for Eid-ul-Adha 2026, including four permanent and 17 temporary sites.<\/li>\n      <li>Karachi\u2019s Northern Bypass Cattle Market reportedly sold more than 250,000 sacrificial animals, with around 99 percent of animals sold before Eid.<\/li>\n      <li>Punjab\u2019s Eid cleanliness operation covered 288 cattle markets and sale points, with more than 4,500 operational camps and over 1,200 designated slaughter points.<\/li>\n      <li>Punjab Livestock field operations were reported at 56 cattle markets, 175 sacrificial animal sale points and 20 inter-provincial checkposts.<\/li>\n      <li>Islamabad opened six cattle markets, generating Rs349.50 million in auction revenue, compared with Rs114.21 million in 2025.<\/li>\n      <li>SBP expanded its Go Cashless campaign from 54 cattle markets in 2025 to 96 markets nationwide in 2026.<\/li>\n      <li>Across Pakistan, buyers were active but cautious due to higher animal prices, feed costs, transport expenses and inflation pressure.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <p><strong>Pakistan\u2019s Eid-ul-Adha 2026 livestock trade remained active and commercially significant, but the market mood was very different from previous years.<\/strong> Animals were available in major cattle markets, official sale points were established in several cities, veterinary and sanitation arrangements were reported in many areas, and digital payments entered a larger number of cattle markets. Yet the most visible trend was buyer caution.<\/p>\n\n  <p>Families visited cattle markets in large numbers, but many delayed final buying decisions, compared prices across different blocks, negotiated harder and searched for affordable animals. The traditional emotional value of Qurbani remained strong, but economic pressure clearly reshaped purchasing behaviour in 2026.<\/p>\n\n  <section style=\"max-width:100%; background:#fff8e8; border-left:6px solid #c28a00; padding:18px; margin:22px 0; border-radius:12px;\">\n    <h2 style=\"margin-top:0; color:#8a6200;\">VNV Insight<\/h2>\n    <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\n      Eid-ul-Adha 2026 was not defined by animal shortage. It was defined by affordability pressure. Animals were present, traders were active and markets were crowded, but buyers became more selective, more budget-conscious and more dependent on bargaining before completing purchases.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color:#083b2a;\">National Snapshot: Reported Eid-ul-Adha 2026 Cattle Market Data<\/h2>\n\n  <div style=\"max-width:100%; overflow-x:auto; margin:20px 0;\">\n    <table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; min-width:760px;\">\n      <thead>\n        <tr style=\"background:#0b5a3c; color:#fff;\">\n          <th style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df; text-align:left;\">Area<\/th>\n          <th style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df; text-align:left;\">Reported 2026 Data<\/th>\n          <th style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df; text-align:left;\">Market \/ Veterinary \/ Administrative Significance<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\"><strong>Karachi<\/strong><\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">21 approved cattle markets, including permanent and temporary sites<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">City-wide market regulation, district-level placement and action against illegal roadside sale points<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\"><strong>Karachi Northern Bypass<\/strong><\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">More than 250,000 animals reportedly sold, around 99 percent sale completion<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">One of the strongest reported sale indicators for 2026<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\"><strong>Punjab<\/strong><\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">288 cattle markets and sale points covered under sanitation arrangements<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Large-scale waste management and public health planning<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\"><strong>Punjab Livestock<\/strong><\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Field activities at 56 cattle markets, 175 sale points and 20 inter-provincial checkposts<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Animal health screening, disease control, anti-tick measures and veterinary facilitation<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\"><strong>Lahore<\/strong><\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Five temporary sale points plus Shahpur Kanjran Model Cattle Market<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Shift from unregulated city sale to designated market points<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\"><strong>Islamabad<\/strong><\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Six cattle markets, Rs349.50 million auction revenue<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Strong contractor interest and major rise in civic revenue compared with 2025<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\"><strong>Rawalpindi<\/strong><\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Eight notified cattle markets<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Livestock counters, vaccination, disease diagnosis, emergency medical aid and Congo virus control measures<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\"><strong>Khyber Pakhtunkhwa<\/strong><\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Major activity reported in Peshawar and Nowshera markets<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Heavy market rush, high prices, strong bargaining and increased interest in collective Qurbani<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\"><strong>Balochistan<\/strong><\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Quetta markets reported strong buyer interest in premium Bhagnari bulls<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Breed value, transport cost and premium animal pricing remained important market factors<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\"><strong>AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan<\/strong><\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Province-wide verified public figures were not available in indexed sources at the time of compilation<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Data needs confirmation from relevant local administrations or livestock departments<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color:#083b2a;\">Graph-Based Trend Reading: Eid-ul-Adha 2026<\/h2>\n\n  <p><em>The following graph-style indicators are editorial trend readings based on public reports and market observations. They are not official statistical percentages.<\/em><\/p>\n\n  <div style=\"max-width:100%; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap:16px; margin:20px 0;\">\n\n&#8220;`\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #d8e6df; border-radius:14px; padding:16px; background:#fff;\">\n  <h3 style=\"margin-top:0; color:#0b5a3c;\">Animal Availability<\/h3>\n  <div style=\"background:#e8eee9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; height:24px;\">\n    <div style=\"width:86%; background:#0b5a3c; height:24px; color:#fff; text-align:center; font-size:14px; line-height:24px;\">High<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>Large and small animals were available in major markets, especially Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Nowshera and Quetta.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #d8e6df; border-radius:14px; padding:16px; background:#fff;\">\n  <h3 style=\"margin-top:0; color:#0b5a3c;\">Buyer Caution<\/h3>\n  <div style=\"background:#e8eee9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; height:24px;\">\n    <div style=\"width:90%; background:#0b5a3c; height:24px; color:#fff; text-align:center; font-size:14px; line-height:24px;\">Very High<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>Buyers visited markets but avoided quick decisions. Many inspected several animals before purchasing or returned later for bargaining.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #d8e6df; border-radius:14px; padding:16px; background:#fff;\">\n  <h3 style=\"margin-top:0; color:#0b5a3c;\">Price Pressure<\/h3>\n  <div style=\"background:#e8eee9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; height:24px;\">\n    <div style=\"width:92%; background:#0b5a3c; height:24px; color:#fff; text-align:center; font-size:14px; line-height:24px;\">Very High<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>High feed, fuel, transport and maintenance costs were repeatedly cited as major reasons for higher animal prices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #d8e6df; border-radius:14px; padding:16px; background:#fff;\">\n  <h3 style=\"margin-top:0; color:#0b5a3c;\">Bargaining Trend<\/h3>\n  <div style=\"background:#e8eee9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; height:24px;\">\n    <div style=\"width:84%; background:#0b5a3c; height:24px; color:#fff; text-align:center; font-size:14px; line-height:24px;\">Strong<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>Bargaining remained central to the market. Buyers looked for affordable blocks and traders tried to recover rising input costs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #d8e6df; border-radius:14px; padding:16px; background:#fff;\">\n  <h3 style=\"margin-top:0; color:#0b5a3c;\">Collective Qurbani<\/h3>\n  <div style=\"background:#e8eee9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; height:24px;\">\n    <div style=\"width:78%; background:#0b5a3c; height:24px; color:#fff; text-align:center; font-size:14px; line-height:24px;\">Noticeable Increase<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>Due to high individual animal prices, collective Qurbani and organized shared arrangements became more attractive for middle-income families.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #d8e6df; border-radius:14px; padding:16px; background:#fff;\">\n  <h3 style=\"margin-top:0; color:#0b5a3c;\">Digital Payments<\/h3>\n  <div style=\"background:#e8eee9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; height:24px;\">\n    <div style=\"width:70%; background:#0b5a3c; height:24px; color:#fff; text-align:center; font-size:14px; line-height:24px;\">Expanding<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>SBP\u2019s Go Cashless campaign expanded from 54 cattle markets in 2025 to 96 markets in 2026, showing a clear move toward digital livestock transactions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n&#8220;`\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color:#083b2a;\">Karachi: 21 Approved Markets and Record Northern Bypass Activity<\/h2>\n\n  <p>Karachi remained one of Pakistan\u2019s most important Eid livestock trading centres in 2026. The city administration approved 21 cattle markets across different districts, with four permanent markets and 17 temporary sites. The approved arrangement included markets under KMC, TMCs and other relevant authorities.<\/p>\n\n  <p>The Northern Bypass market remained the city\u2019s central livestock hub. Public reports stated that the market formally concluded its operations after recording the sale of more than 250,000 sacrificial animals. Market administration said around 99 percent of animals brought from different parts of the country had been sold, leaving most sections vacant. Only around 500 animals were reported to be remaining in the final stage.<\/p>\n\n  <p>Another important Karachi trend was the visible gap between premium and lower-cost blocks. Reports from the Northern Bypass market showed that buyers searched for cheaper options in the General Block, where operating costs for small-scale farmers were lower than premium enclosures. This created a clear class-based market pattern: premium animal buyers continued to spend heavily, while middle-income buyers searched for affordable animals and negotiated intensely.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color:#083b2a;\">Karachi District-Wise Market Framework<\/h2>\n\n  <p>According to publicly reported approval details, cattle markets were distributed across District West, Korangi, Malir, Central, East, Keamari and South. Reported locations included Taiser Town near Northern Bypass, Orangi Town, Korangi, Malir, Cattle Colony, North Karachi, Gulistan-e-Johar, Safari Park area, Safoora, Yousuf Goth, Keamari and Kala Pul.<\/p>\n\n  <p>The arrangement shows that Karachi\u2019s Eid livestock management is shifting from scattered informal selling toward district-based approved locations, with a stronger focus on sanitation, traffic management, security, waste disposal and public convenience.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color:#083b2a;\">Punjab: Large-Scale Sanitation and Veterinary Response<\/h2>\n\n  <p>Punjab reported one of the most detailed Eid-ul-Adha administrative operations in 2026. Under the Suthra Punjab campaign, sanitation arrangements were reported for 288 cattle markets and sale points across the province. More than 4,500 operational camps and over 1,200 designated slaughter points were also established for the Eid cleanliness operation.<\/p>\n\n  <p>The provincial cleanliness campaign included waste collection, eco-friendly bags, primary collection centres, loader rickshaws, pickup vehicles, sanitation teams and public awareness measures. This indicates that cattle markets are now being treated not only as trade points but also as public health and municipal management zones.<\/p>\n\n  <p>On the veterinary side, Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Department reportedly deployed field services at 56 cattle markets, 175 sacrificial animal sale points and 20 inter-provincial checkposts. These arrangements are important because the Eid season involves large-scale movement of animals from rural areas to cities, increasing the need for anti-tick measures, animal health screening, treatment, disease surveillance and emergency veterinary support.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color:#083b2a;\">Lahore: Temporary Sale Points and Shahpur Kanjran Model Market<\/h2>\n\n  <p>In Lahore, five temporary sale points were reported along with the Shahpur Kanjran Model Cattle Market. The temporary sale points included areas such as Saggian, Wagah, Burki Road, LDA City and Raiwind. The purpose was to facilitate citizens while discouraging unregulated animal sale in streets and congested urban locations.<\/p>\n\n  <p>This model reflects a broader urban management trend: large cities are trying to move seasonal livestock trading toward designated, better-managed and monitored market points.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color:#083b2a;\">Islamabad: Six Markets and a Sharp Rise in Auction Revenue<\/h2>\n\n  <p>Islamabad opened six cattle markets for Eid-ul-Adha 2026. The annual auction of these markets generated Rs349.50 million, compared with Rs114.21 million in 2025. This represents a major increase in municipal auction revenue and shows strong contractor interest in the seasonal livestock economy.<\/p>\n\n  <p>The I-12 mandi reportedly emerged as the largest contributor, while Sanjani and Zia Masjid markets also showed strong revenue growth. The Islamabad case also reflects another emerging direction: better market contracting, cashless payment systems and stronger administrative monitoring.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color:#083b2a;\">Rawalpindi: Eight Notified Markets and Livestock Health Counters<\/h2>\n\n  <p>Rawalpindi district administration notified eight major cattle markets ahead of Eid-ul-Adha 2026. Reported sites included Bhatta Chowk, UC Ranyal on Chakri Road, GT Road Rawat, Gulyana Road in Gujar Khan, two Taxila sites, Kallar Syedan and Kahuta.<\/p>\n\n  <p>Livestock department counters were also planned in the eight markets to provide animal health assessment, vaccination, disease diagnosis and immediate medical aid. Officials also emphasized spraying, disinfectant measures, drinking water, parking, lighting, waste management and traffic control.<\/p>\n\n  <p>The Rawalpindi arrangements are particularly important from a veterinary public health perspective because they aimed to prevent the entry of sick animals, control disease risk and discourage illegal cattle markets.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color:#083b2a;\">Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Heavy Rush, High Prices and Collective Qurbani Thinking<\/h2>\n\n  <p>In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, major cattle markets in Peshawar and Nowshera witnessed strong activity. Reported markets included Lala Kalay, Ring Road, Hazar Khwani, Hayatabad, Charsadda Road, Amangarh, Akora Khattak, Risalpur and Pabbi.<\/p>\n\n  <p>However, KP reports also showed one of the clearest examples of buyer stress. Many visitors came to markets to check prices and returned without buying. Government employees, pensioners and middle-income buyers were reported to be particularly affected by high prices.<\/p>\n\n  <p>Another strong KP trend was increased interest in collective Qurbani. Large animals attracted buyers who wanted to share the cost with neighbours, relatives or community groups. This indicates a wider shift in Pakistan\u2019s urban and semi-urban Qurbani economy.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color:#083b2a;\">Balochistan: Quetta\u2019s Bhagnari Bulls and Premium Breed Value<\/h2>\n\n  <p>Quetta\u2019s cattle markets highlighted the continued strength of premium breed demand. Balochistan\u2019s famous Bhagnari bulls remained a major attraction due to their muscular build, distinctive appearance and traditional market value. Reports indicated that premium bulls reached very high price levels, with traders linking prices to fuel and transport costs.<\/p>\n\n  <p>This shows that even in a price-sensitive year, premium animal culture remained active. Wealthier buyers continued to seek strong, visually impressive and high-value animals, while general buyers focused more on affordability.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color:#083b2a;\">National Price Trend: Animals Became Costlier for Ordinary Buyers<\/h2>\n\n  <p>Across public reports, 2026 prices were repeatedly described as high. Market estimates placed goats in the range of Rs60,000 to Rs250,000, cows between Rs200,000 and Rs700,000, bulls between Rs300,000 and Rs1,000,000, and camels starting above Rs400,000. Prices varied according to breed, size, health, weight, location and local demand.<\/p>\n\n  <p>These figures explain why many citizens delayed purchases or preferred shared Qurbani. The issue was not only the asking price of animals. Buyers also considered transport, feed, temporary housing, butcher charges and general Eid expenses.<\/p>\n\n  <section style=\"max-width:100%; background:#f4f7fb; border-left:6px solid #2d5c88; padding:18px; margin:22px 0; border-radius:12px;\">\n    <h2 style=\"margin-top:0; color:#2d5c88;\">Reported Price Range, Eid-ul-Adha 2026<\/h2>\n    <p><strong>Goats:<\/strong> Rs60,000 to Rs250,000<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Cows:<\/strong> Rs200,000 to Rs700,000<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Bulls:<\/strong> Rs300,000 to Rs1,000,000<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Camels:<\/strong> Starting above Rs400,000<\/p>\n    <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"><em>Note: These are reported market estimates and vary by breed, weight, health, location and bargaining.<\/em><\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color:#083b2a;\">Digital Shift: SBP Expands Go Cashless Campaign<\/h2>\n\n  <p>A major institutional trend in 2026 was the expansion of digital payments in cattle markets. The State Bank of Pakistan expanded its Go Cashless campaign from 54 cattle markets in 2025 to 96 markets nationwide in 2026. Twenty-two participating banks were to establish camps and kiosks at assigned cattle markets.<\/p>\n\n  <p>The campaign aimed to onboard cattle sellers, transporters and allied service providers through account opening and QR code-based payment solutions. SBP also allowed temporary relaxation in transaction and account balance limits from May 14 to June 5, 2026, to support high Eid transaction volumes.<\/p>\n\n  <p>This is a major development for Pakistan\u2019s livestock trade. Eid cattle markets traditionally involve large cash transactions, which create risks for buyers and traders. Digital payment systems can improve safety, transparency, transaction speed and financial inclusion.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color:#083b2a;\">Comparison with Previous Years<\/h2>\n\n  <div style=\"max-width:100%; overflow-x:auto; margin:20px 0;\">\n    <table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; min-width:760px;\">\n      <thead>\n        <tr style=\"background:#083b2a; color:#fff;\">\n          <th style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df; text-align:left;\">Indicator<\/th>\n          <th style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df; text-align:left;\">Previous Reported Trend<\/th>\n          <th style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df; text-align:left;\">2026 Trend<\/th>\n          <th style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df; text-align:left;\">Interpretation<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">SBP Go Cashless coverage<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">54 cattle markets in 2025<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">96 cattle markets in 2026<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Digital livestock payments expanded significantly<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Islamabad cattle market auction revenue<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Rs114.21 million in 2025<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Rs349.50 million in 2026<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Higher contractor competition and stronger market value<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Karachi Northern Bypass<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Around 250,000 animals reported as arrived in 2025, with expectation of 300,000 by Eid period<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">More than 250,000 animals reportedly sold, around 99 percent sale completion<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Strong trading despite inflation and buyer caution<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Buyer behaviour<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">High prices were already a concern in 2024 and 2025<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Greater bargaining, delayed buying and collective Qurbani interest<\/td>\n          <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #d8e6df;\">Affordability became the dominant market force<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color:#083b2a;\">Why Prices Remained High<\/h2>\n\n  <p>Traders and market reports pointed to several reasons behind high animal prices in 2026. These included expensive feed, higher fuel prices, increased transport costs, animal maintenance expenses, heat-related management risks, long-distance movement of animals and seasonal demand before Eid.<\/p>\n\n  <p>For farmers and traders, the cost of bringing animals from rural production zones to urban markets increased. For buyers, household budgets were already under pressure, making even normal Qurbani purchases difficult.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color:#083b2a;\">Veterinary and Public Health Dimension<\/h2>\n\n  <p>From a veterinary perspective, Eid-ul-Adha cattle markets are more than temporary business spaces. They are major animal movement and public health points. Large numbers of cattle, goats, sheep, buffaloes and camels move from one province to another, increasing the need for disease surveillance, veterinary inspection, anti-tick spraying, clean water, shade, waste management and emergency treatment.<\/p>\n\n  <p>Punjab\u2019s reported deployment at cattle markets, sale points and inter-provincial checkposts is therefore important. Rawalpindi\u2019s decision to set up livestock counters for animal health assessment and disease diagnosis also reflects a positive veterinary public health approach.<\/p>\n\n  <p>Similar verified data from Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan livestock departments would help build a stronger national database for Eid livestock movement, animal health monitoring and consumer safety.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color:#083b2a;\">Social Media and Market Perception<\/h2>\n\n  <p>Social media also played a visible role in 2026. Videos of expensive bulls, premium animals, crowded mandis, bargaining scenes and buyer complaints shaped public perception. Some reports highlighted \u201crecord sales\u201d and \u201chistoric momentum,\u201d while others focused on expensive animals and the affordability crisis.<\/p>\n\n  <p>This shows a dual reality. On one side, premium and well-managed animals continued to attract attention and strong prices. On the other side, ordinary buyers struggled with affordability and moved toward collective Qurbani, smaller animals or lower-cost market blocks.<\/p>\n\n  <section style=\"max-width:100%; background:#f6f6f6; border-left:6px solid #666; padding:18px; margin:22px 0; border-radius:12px;\">\n    <h2 style=\"margin-top:0; color:#333;\">Data Caution<\/h2>\n    <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\n      This report compiles publicly available and reported figures from official sources, news agencies and credible media outlets. Province-wide and district-wise complete official data for all areas of Pakistan was not publicly available at the time of compilation. Social media trends have been used only as market sentiment indicators, not as official statistics.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color:#083b2a;\">VNV Analysis: What 2026 Tells Us About Pakistan\u2019s Qurbani Economy<\/h2>\n\n  <p>Eid-ul-Adha 2026 confirms that Pakistan\u2019s sacrificial animal market is becoming more complex, more expensive and more management-driven. The market is no longer only a traditional seasonal trade. It now involves municipal planning, veterinary services, digital payments, public health, traffic control, waste management, online buying, social media promotion and premium animal branding.<\/p>\n\n  <p>The biggest shift is in buyer behaviour. Buyers are more informed, more cautious and more sensitive to price. They compare blocks, watch social media updates, visit multiple markets, negotiate aggressively and consider collective Qurbani as a practical option.<\/p>\n\n  <p>For livestock farmers, the trend is clear: better animal health, good body condition, proper feeding, clean presentation and transparent pricing will matter more in future Eid markets. For administrations, the lesson is equally clear: designated markets, veterinary camps, sanitation systems, digital payment access and public facilitation are no longer optional. They are essential parts of modern livestock market management.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color:#083b2a;\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n  <p>Eid-ul-Adha 2026 cattle markets across Pakistan remained active, and in some places recorded strong sales. Karachi\u2019s Northern Bypass market alone reported more than 250,000 animal sales, while Islamabad\u2019s cattle market auction revenue rose sharply compared with 2025. Punjab expanded sanitation and livestock facilitation, Rawalpindi notified markets with veterinary counters, and SBP widened digital payment coverage to 96 cattle markets nationwide.<\/p>\n\n  <p>However, the national trend was not simply \u201cmore sales.\u201d The deeper story was affordability. High prices changed how people purchased animals. Many buyers delayed decisions, bargained more, preferred lower-cost blocks, shifted toward collective Qurbani or searched online for options.<\/p>\n\n  <p>For Pakistan\u2019s livestock sector, Eid-ul-Adha 2026 should be seen as a signal. 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