Islamabad Auctions Six Cattle Markets for PKR 349.5 Million, Introduces Cashless Trading System

Date: Apr 22, 2026

ISLAMABAD: April 21, 2026: Six temporary cattle markets for sacrificial animals in Islamabad have been auctioned for a record PKR 349.5 million. A cashless system will be ensured in the temporary cattle markets for sacrificial animals. Transparency and merit have been ensured in the auction process. According to details, the temporary cattle market in Sector I-12 was auctioned for PKR 200.1 million, while the temporary cattle market in Sangjani was auctioned for PKR 62.5 million. Similarly, the temporary cattle market at Zia Mosque was auctioned for PKR 50 million and the temporary cattle market at Sultana Foundation was auctioned for PKR 25 million. Meanwhile, the temporary cattle market on Japan Road was auctioned for PKR 6.2 million and the temporary cattle market at Bahara Kahu was auctioned for PKR 6.1 million. Thus, a total of six different cattle markets were auctioned for PKR 349.5 million. Compared to the auction of temporary cattle markets held last year, there has been an increase of approximately 120 percent. The auction process for the cattle markets was conducted entirely on a transparent and merit-based basis. A total of 104 bidders actively participated in the auction process. To prevent the establishment of illegal cattle markets in the city, relevant teams of the DMA are continuously ensuring monitoring activities in various areas. In line with the direction of Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Sohail Ashraf, a zero-tolerance policy against illegal cattle markets will be strictly enforced. The purpose of establishing cattle markets is to ensure public convenience, hygiene, and maintain the city's cleanliness standards.