Overview
- Temporary cattle sale points across Punjab went live Sunday after CM-approved orders canceled municipal holidays and waived market fees.
- The government directed police and intelligence units to deliver tight security for Eid-ul-Azha and Muharram with a ban on illegal collection of sacrificial hides.
- Rawalpindi introduced stricter Congo virus controls with 12 livestock check posts, animal screening at entry points, and mandatory spraying with veterinary staff at markets.
- Districts launched special cleaning drives with marked offal collection points, eco-friendly bag distribution, fines for dumping, and 24/7 control rooms for complaints.
- A 32-acre market at Bhata Ground on the Rawalpindi–Islamabad edge is operating with utilities and vet camps, and buyers report steep animal prices.