Why are donkeys often in the news in Pakistan? There is a special reason behind this

The Government of Pakistan has given information about the increasing number of donkeys in its country. Presenting the country's economic survey, the Government of Pakistan said that the number of donkeys in the country has increased by 1.72% to 59 lakhs in a year.

Now you must be wondering why the number of donkeys is increasing so rapidly in Pakistan? According to the Government of Pakistan, the number of donkeys was 58 lakh in 2022. Along with this, the number of donkeys has increased by one lakh in a year.

Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb had told the Parliament that there are currently 5 crore cattle in his country. Which includes 4 crore buffaloes, 3 crore sheep and 8 crore goats but in the last few years the number of donkeys has increased the most. The Pakistan government had said last year that now it will earn foreign currency from the sale of donkeys.

For your information, let us tell you that Pakistan is paying special attention to increasing the number of donkeys for export to China. Not only this, the cabinet of Pakistan also approved the export of livestock and dairy products including donkey skin to China. Today 80 lakh people are engaged in animal husbandry in Pakistan, where the income of people has increased by 40% due to the export of donkeys to China.

Now the question is where will China use such a large number of donkeys? Let us tell you that the demand for donkeys is highest in China because medicines are made there with the help of donkeys. Today China is the largest importer of donkeys in the world. There is a huge demand for donkey meat, milk and skin in China. Not only this, donkey meat is the most popular street food in China.

According to information, more than 80 lakh people in Pakistan are dependent on this business. Pakistan is the third largest exporter of donkeys in the world. Pakistan, which is facing economic crisis, has lost its foreign exchange reserves to Rs 9 lakh crore. To avoid this, the Pakistan government has appealed to the people to raise donkeys.