In a groundbreaking move has sparked both intrigue and concern. The Pakistani government has lifted the ban on the export of donkey hides. The decision is raising eyebrows.


China's demand for Donkey skins driving the underground trade

The first donkey slaughterhouse in Gwadar, Pakistan, has started operations to satisfy the demand for e-jiao from China. An agreement has been established between China and Pakistan regarding the procurement of donkey hides and bones, as exporting live animals is considered less practical. Pakistan has a donkey population of 5.9 million, and selective breeding is promoted for its economic benefits.

Pakistan opens first donkey slaughterhouse to meet China's growing demand

Pakistan witnessed a sharp rise in its donkey population during the fiscal year 2023-24. It grew by 1.72 per cent, taking the tally to 5.9 million, according to the latest official data on the livestock in the country.

Pakistan witnesses sharp rise in donkey population during fiscal year 2023-24, shows Economic Survey

303 passengers predominantly Indians found themselves at the centre of a high-stakes legal showdown in France. The passengers detained by the French authorities are back in India. Latest probe reveals agents booked air tickets & gave funds for emergency situations. Watch to get more insights!

India-France Plane Row: Gujarat state probes 'Donkey Flight,' at least 55 questioned so far

Brad Pitt's unfortunate Achilles' tendon injury occurred while portraying the legendary Greek hero Achilles in the 2004 epic Troy. A sort of unexpected parallel between fiction and reality.

Explained | 'Donkey flights': What it means and the modus operandi behind risky border crossings

Gujarat Director General of Police Vikas Sahay on Monday refuted reports that a two-year-old boy on board the Nicaragua-bound flight that was sent back to India from France had gone missing.

Child on board ‘donkey flight’ not missing, reports are false: Gujarat top cop

China's growing 'EJIAO' market to suffer if trade is banned. China imports over 3 million donkeys per year. The Donkey Skin is used to make traditional medicine in China.

Africa, Brazil to halt 'donkey skin trade' in major blow to supplies for Chinese medicine

The donkey skin trade, crucial for China's traditional medicine ejiao, faces challenges as the African Union and Brazil move towards banning the slaughter and export of donkeys, affecting a key supply source for China's booming industry.

Africa, Brazil take steps to halt donkey trade in major blow to supplies for Chinese ejiao medicine

Donkeys are plentiful in neighboring Pakistan now to put facts on the table what is interesting is that the Pakistani government has said that the population of donkeys is of course increasing but the same of course cannot be said for the economic condition of the country.

Pakistan eyes millions from donkey exports

Pakistan Economic Survey (PES) 2022-23 revealed that the number of donkeys in the country has increased, triggering a buzz in the media which is already obsessed with the population of donkeys in the South Asian nation.

Why does donkey population continue to rise in Pakistan? Is China responsible?

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, who recently faced backlash in India over his derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has now called himself a ‘donkey’ in a viral video shared on Thursday by the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP).

WATCH| Bilawal Bhutto claims ‘made to work like donkey’ on foreign trips

Among the long list of gaffes and inexplicable references, Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan has added another in his repertoire when he appeared to describe his life in the UK during a recent podcast session.

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan compares himself to a donkey. Watch video

PTI chief and Former Pak PM Imran Khan has come into the limelight once again. His interview led to a meme fest on Twitter and has gone viral on the internet. Twitterati has flooded social media with memes on Imran's interview.

Former Pak PM Imran Khan's interview on donkey comparison triggers memes on Twitter

Friends and family initially mocked one Jordanian family's new venture making soap from donkey milk. But now, a year on, the company is cleaning up as customers bray for more.

Donkey milk soap soaking up fans in Jordan

Pakistan's opposition is calling Imran Khan 'The Donkey King' after Pak's donkey population surged by 100,000. The Pak govt is earning millions by exporting these donkeys to China which slaughters them to make traditional medicines. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan's Donkey population is surging

They say Brazil is polarized under far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, but the divide was literal Friday when he boarded a commercial plane to greet supporters in the front -- as opponents booed him at the top of their lungs from the back.

Bolsonaro booed on plane, tells critics to 'take a donkey'

For thousands of years, horses and donkeys have been some of our species' most important partners. A new study published Thursday shows that donkeys are also friends to desert animals and plants, by digging deep wells that provide a vital source of water, especially at the height of summer.

Feral desert donkeys are digging wells, giving water to parched wildlife

In Spain, donkeys are now holding the key to destressing and relaxation, especially when it comes to medical professionals. To this end, the association by the name of "The Happy Little Donkey" offers free donkey therapy sessions to medics fighting the virus.

Donkey therapy to ease Spain medics' stress

A donkey has been arrested in Pakistan on the charge of gambling. Pakistan's state broadcaster has upset the govt over Kashmir & a rumour of Indian jets hovering over Karachi kept Pak netizens up all night. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the true story of 'Naya Pakistan'.

Gravitas: The true story of 'Naya Pakistan'

In a bizarre incident, a donkey in Pakistan has been arrested for "participating" in gambling. In a video shared by journalist Naila Inayat the animal was seen along with the accused.

Watch: Donkey arrested in Pakistan for 'participating in gambling'

The picture of the admit card soon went viral on Twitter and Facebook. Social media users were having a field day over the apparent lapse by the authorities

Donkey issued admit card to write examination in Jammu and Kashmir

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