Resolution tabled in PA against sale of donkey hide, meat

Published June 3, 2015
The Pakistan Muslim League - Quaid submitted a resolution in the Punjab Assembly against the sale of donkey hide and meat. — Reuters/File
The Pakistan Muslim League - Quaid submitted a resolution in the Punjab Assembly against the sale of donkey hide and meat. — Reuters/File

LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League - Quaid (PML-Q) on Wednesday submitted a resolution in the Punjab Assembly against the sale of donkey hide and meat.

Explore: Two donkey meat cases

MPA Amir Sultan Cheema submitted the resolution which demanded strict action against those responsible for running this business. The bill also called for a ban against the export of donkey meat.

Take a look: Five butchers held; donkey meat seized

Recently, there has been an upsurge in the sale of donkey meat and hide across several cities in Pakistan. Police have busted numerous butchers and gangs involved in selling donkey meat.

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