Sindh government has allowed the setting up of cattle markets in eight locations in the metropolis. According to a notification issued by Sindh government, eight cattle markets, including Super Highway, Malir 15-Asoo Goth, Cattle Market-Landhi, Rice Godown- Landhi near Babar Market, Hamdard University near Manghopir, Moach Goth-Baldia Town, cattle market permitted by the station commander within the limits of Cantonment Board and the market permitted by the Karachi Cantonment Board president, are legal in the metropolis.
Sindh home secretary Abdul Kabir Kazi has also imposed a ban under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure on setting up of cattle markets at other locations in Karachi. The secretary said provincial government will take strict action against the people defied the order.The notification says that illegal cattle markets have been causing traffic congestion, unhygienic conditions, and security issues in the city.