Pakistanis struggle to afford sacrificial animals for Eid

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People are flocking to cattle markets in Pakistan's capital Karachi as the religious feast of Eid al-Adha starts. But prices are soaring, and many Pakistanis are struggling to afford any animals for the holiday.

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00:00It's a very big Eid and we have been waiting for the whole year to save money.

00:27It's a very big Eid and we have been waiting for the whole year to save money.

00:34It's a very big Eid and we have been waiting for the whole year to save money.

00:44We try to celebrate this Eid in the best way possible.

00:48We save money and take good care of the animals.

00:52We go home and celebrate Eid with our family.

01:04We give a good job to all the people here.

01:19There are people who work in water, tent, food, transport, cars, Suzuki.

01:28There are many people who are earning a living from this.

01:34There are many people who are earning a living from this.

01:44We work hard all year long.

01:47After a year, we come here to Karachi.

01:50The oil in Karachi is very expensive.

01:53The animals are not being sold properly.

01:56Customers come and go.

01:59It's very difficult to work here in Karachi.

02:04It's very difficult to work here in Karachi.

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