Eidul Azha: Punjab govt launches online portal for purchasing animals

LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched its first official online portal, through which citizens can now purchase sacrificial animals from the comfort of their homes before Eidul Azha.

In addition to images of the animals, the portal issued by the Punjab government will also include details such as their age, weight, breed, price, and other information.

Officials from the Punjab Cattle Market Management Authority have stated that the portal has been made secure for buying and selling, with both parties required to provide their identification card numbers before any transaction.

Furthermore, after registration on the online portal, anyone can also sell their animals. This portal will remain active even after Eid.

Read more: SBP to introduce QR code payment system for cattle markets

Separately, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is set to introduce a QR code payment system through its digital platform, Raast, aimed at facilitating the purchase of sacrificial animals during Eidul-Azha.