Commissioner Karachi Hassan Naqvi has taken notice of illegal cattle markets (maweshi mandis) across the city and directed all district deputy commissioners (DCs) to take strict action against them.
The Commissioner stated that only 21 designated cattle markets have been authorized across the city, in addition to the central maweshi mandi. He emphasized that unauthorized markets are causing severe traffic congestion throughout the metropolis. During a briefing, the Deputy Commissioners updated the meeting on their progress.
The DC South reported that an illegal cattle market set up on Ghulam Hussain Qasim Road in Kharadar has been removed.
Similarly, the DC Central informed the chair that three illegal markets established in Nazimabad have been shut down. In District East, two unauthorized markets were closed, according to the DC East, while the DC Korangi confirmed that an illegal market at the Qayyumabad roundabout has also been removed.
The buying and selling of sacrificial animals have reached their pinnacle as Eidul Azha approaches.
Hot, dry weather forecast for Sindh
Pakistan Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast hot and dry weather in most districts of the Sindh province during the next 24 hours. However, very hot weather is predicted in upper districts. Mainly, hot and dry weather is likely to prevail in the province.