Lahore, June 22, 2023 (PPI-OT): Department of Local Government has established 118 cattle markets and 182 cattle sale points across the province for the convenience of the people to purchase sacrificial animals for Eid-ul-Azha. Temporary sale points have been established in which the buying and selling of sacrificial animals is going on. Secretary Local Government Pervez Iqbal while telling the details on Wednesday said that 34 Cattle markets and sale points in Bahawalpur Division, 42 in Dera Ghazi Khan, 34 in Faisalabad, 23 in Gujranwala, 22 in Gujarat 31 in Multan, 32 in Lahore Division, 26 in Rawalpindi Division, 21 in Sahiwal and 35 in Sargodha Division had been made functional.

Secretary LG further said that 3000 workers of LG Department had been deputed to run these cattle markets and sale points. He said that the best facilities are being ensured for the citizens in the livestock markets. Meanwhile, the Secretary directed the chief officers across the province to immediately visit the temporary sale points and review the facilities and send him a report. “No cattle sale point will be allowed to work other than those notified by the government strict action will be taken.” He added. The Secretary LG also appealed to the public to buy the animals only from the cattle markets approved by the Punjab government and not to fall into the hands of lawless elements.

For more information, contact:

Directorate General Public Relations,

Government of the Punjab

Lahore, Pakistan

Tel: +92-42-9201390-86

Website: www.punjab.gov.pk