Why Pakistan’s donkeys are becoming valuable in China: What is driving a surprising demand for the humble animal
- A traditional medicine is driving demand for hides and reshaping an unusual export tradeA donkey race in Karachi may look like an odd bit of local entertainment.
- But behind those small carts and cheering crowds is a story that stretches far beyond the streets of Pakistan.
- Donkeys have become increasingly valuable in Pakistan, partly because of growing Chinese demand for donkey hides.
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- A traditional medicine is driving demand for hides and reshaping an unusual export tradeA donkey race in Karachi may look like an odd bit of local entertainment.
- But behind those small carts and cheering crowds is a story that stretches far beyond the streets of Pakistan.
- Donkeys have become increasingly valuable in Pakistan, partly because of growing Chinese demand for donkey hides.
Sources: Times of India