Karachi to enforce permit system for cattle markets

The city administration has decided to regulate the establishment of cattle markets strictly ahead of Eidul Azha, making permits from the Commissioner's Office mandatory for all such setups. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi, attended by senior officials from police, traffic authorities, municipal bodies, and cantonment boards, while deputy commissioners joined via video link. Under the new policy, no cattle market will be allowed to operate without prior approval issued after consultation with police and traffic authorities. Officials warned that any unauthorised markets would be considered illegal and face strict action. Authorities also directed all deputy commissioners and law enforcement agencies to take coordinated measures to prevent the emergence of illegal cattle markets across the city.