Pakistan’s Eid livestock traders losing as war on Iran pushes up prices
Livestock traders in Pakistan are facing challenges due to the ongoing war in Iran, which has negatively impacted their sales ahead of Eid al-Adha. The rising fuel prices have increased transport and food costs, leading to higher animal prices. As a result, sales have suffered significantly at one of Islamabad's largest cattle markets.
- ▪The war on Iran has affected livestock sales in Pakistan ahead of Eid al-Adha.
- ▪Increased fuel prices have raised transport and food costs for traders.
- ▪Higher animal prices are contributing to decreased sales at Islamabad's major cattle market.
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Toggle PlayPakistan’s Eid livestock traders losing as war on Iran pushes up pricesNewsFeedPakistan’s Eid livestock traders losing as war on Iran pushes up pricesLivestock traders in Pakistan say the war on Iran has hurt their sales ahead of Eid al-Adha. Rising fuel prices have driven up transport and food costs for the traders, pushing animal prices higher and hurting sales at one of Islamabad’s biggest cattle markets.Published On 24 May 202624 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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