This Eid, sacrificial animals in Pakistan can cost more than a car
Islamabad: With preparations for Eid-ul-Azha in full swing across Pakistan, a scramble for buying sacrificial animals at the last-minute has begun. Yet, much to the chagrin of the general public, several animals have reportedly also
Islamabad: With preparations for Eid-ul-Azha in full swing across Pakistan, a scramble for buying sacrificial animals at the last-minute has begun.
Yet, much to the chagrin of the general public, several animals have reportedly also been stolen from homes.
This year, the average price of a "qurbani" or sacrificial animal begins from 20,000 Pakistani rupees onwards and goes up to a princely sum of Rs 16 lakh - an amount that has left several appalled, considering a brand new car in Pakistan will cost only about Rs 7 lakh.
It's the first time in years that the prices are so high and have nearly doubled from that of 2012. This means buying a sacrificial animal remains nothing but a dream for the salaried and middle class.
No wonder then, animals are allegedly being stolen from homes. Take for example cricket player Imran Farhat.
Yet, much to the chagrin of the general public, several animals have reportedly also been stolen from homes.
This year, the average price of a "qurbani" or sacrificial animal begins from 20,000 Pakistani rupees onwards and goes up to a princely sum of Rs 16 lakh - an amount that has left several appalled, considering a brand new car in Pakistan will cost only about Rs 7 lakh.
It's the first time in years that the prices are so high and have nearly doubled from that of 2012. This means buying a sacrificial animal remains nothing but a dream for the salaried and middle class.
No wonder then, animals are allegedly being stolen from homes. Take for example cricket player Imran Farhat.