Pakistan's Eid livestock traders squeezed as war lifts prices
Livestock traders in Pakistan say the war on Iran has hurt their sales ahead of Eid al-Adha as prices rise, Al Jazeera reports. The regional conflict's economic ripple is reaching everyday trade.
Livestock traders in Pakistan say the war on Iran has weighed on their sales ahead of Eid al-Adha as prices climb, according to Al Jazeera. Traders report that weaker purchasing power and rising costs are dampening demand.
Eid al-Adha is a period when livestock trade intensifies and many families earn income. The uncertainty created by the regional conflict, together with higher prices, is overshadowing that seasonal activity.
The picture the traders describe shows the war's economic effects reaching well beyond the front line. Higher fuel and transport costs can feed through to food and livestock prices. The assessments relayed here are based on the traders' own accounts.
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