KARACHI: The Northern Bypass Cattle Marl(et has formally concluded its operations after recording the sale of more than 250,000 sacrificial animals ahead of Eidul Azha.
According to the marl(et administration, around 99 per cent of the animals brought from different parts of the country were sold, leaving most sections of the market vacant.
The administration said the market, which commenced operations on April 5, evolved into a largescale family festival this year, offering not only cattle trading facilities but also food streets, children’s play areas and family entertainment zones.
Comprehensive security, lighting and public convenience arrangements were also made, attracting large numbers of visitors who completed Eid shopping while enjoying various food items and refreshments.
Marl(et official Aslam Baloch said the marl(et wasnow in its final stages, with nearly 500 animals, including camels, cows, bulls and goats, still remaining.
He added that several blocks, including Khyber Pal(htunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, Sapphire, Golden, Pahari, Karachi and General blocl(s, had been completely cleared.
Administrator Tariq Tanoli expressed satisfaction over the successful conduct of the marl(et and said the objective was to provide the best possible facilities to both traders and citizens.
He said the market generated employment opportunities for vendors, hotel owners and cabin operators, while electronic, print, digital and international media played a positive role in projecting the activities of the marl(et globally.
Meanwhile, traders returning to their hometowns after successful business expressed gratitude to the people of Karachi. -APP