The Punjab local government department banned the roasting of Siri Paye this Eidul Azha in the entire province. The Punjab local government department issued the notification of the ban on Tuesday.
According to the notification, Section 144 will be imposed to implement the ban on roasting Siri Paye on Eidul Azha. The media reports confirmed that severe environmental pollution and toxic smoke are produced by roasting Siri Paye at public places.
The authorities also directed all the Deputy Commissioners and local government officers to strictly ensure the implementation of the ban in the entire province.
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With Eidul Azha 2026 approaching, cattle markets across Pakistan are witnessing heavy activity as traders display sacrificial animals and people rush to buy them.
Major cities, including Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta, as well as smaller towns, have set up dedicated cattle markets. These markets will remain open until the third day of Eid.
Traders have brought a wide range of sacrificial animals to the markets, but many citizens are struggling with rising prices due to inflation. The cost of animals has increased sharply this year.
For example, a goat that previously sold for around Rs50,000 is now being sold for more than Rs100,000. Prices of larger animals have also gone up, making them unaffordable for many buyers. Citizens are calling on authorities to control prices and stop artificial inflation.
