Pakistan Can Barter Donkeys Against Cows With India
Consumption of Donkey meat is growing in several districts of Andhra Pradesh, however, the burden beast is not registered as a “food animal”
Donkey commonly referred to as the beast of burden finally lands on plates in India as the consumption of its meat is growing popular and that lends a chance for Pakistan to start a barter transaction of donkeys against cows with the bordering country.
Consumption of Donkey meat is growing in several districts of Andhra Pradesh, however, the burden beast is not registered as a “food animal”.
People in Andhra Pradesh are spending hefty amounts often running into thousands to enjoy the meat on their dining tables.
People who relish the meat maintained that it can enhance strength and virility.
According to officials, donkey milk was popular among the masses for ages, however, its meat is a recent development.
Due to soaring consumption, the animal is disappearing from the state and has to be brought in from Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.
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This is an opportune time for Pakistan to start a donkey barter against cows from India.
As per the Hindu belief, the cow holds the status of Goddess and is honored, garlanded, and given special feedings at festivals all over India.
On the other hand, sacrificing the animal is a religious obligation for Muslims across the globe.
Pakistanis sacrificed around 5.8 million animals including cows the preceding year.
Barter transactions of cows and donkeys between India and Pakistan will be a golden opportunity for both states.
Not to forget, a few years back donkey meat controversy surfaced in Pakistan after which a number of restaurants were sealed and perpetrators were booked over the illegal use of donkey meat in the dishes.
