Northern Bypass Cattle Market Crisis: How KMC Earned 10 Crores While Traders Suffered Massive Losses

EtwarBazar.com Exclusive Report on Karachi's Cattle Market Controversy

The Northern Bypass cattle market in Karachi has become the center of a major controversy this Eid season. What was expected to be a profitable venture for cattle traders turned into a financial nightmare, while the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and contractors made unprecedented profits. This EtwarBazar.com investigation reveals the shocking details of how the cattle market management system failed traders and consumers alike.

The Shocking Financial Breakdown: Where Did the Money Go?

• Per animal entry fee: 4,500 PKR
• Total animals: 250,000 (conservative estimate: 200,000)
• Total entry fee collection: 90 crores PKR
• Trailer Entry Charges: 19,000 trailers × 5,000 PKR = 9.5 crores PKR
• Plot Rentals: 2,500 traders contributing up to 25 crores PKR

The Drum Scam: Forced Sales Worth 15 Crores

• 5 drums mandatory per 20 cattle
• Price per drum: 2,500 PKR
• Total drums sold: 62,000+
• Total drum revenue: 15 crores PKR

KMC's 10 Crore Windfall: The Receipt System

• Per animal receipt fee: 500 PKR
• Animals sold: 200,000
• Total KMC revenue: 10 crores PKR

The Contractor System: A Web of Monopolies

• Contracts worth 100 crores for electricity, water, fodder, tents, parking
• Goal: double their investment to 200 crores

Restrictions That Crippled Traders

• No private generators allowed
• No external fodder allowed
• Mandatory purchases from inside vendors
• Exclusive electricity contracts

The Consumer Boycott: Market Failure

• Cattle prices dropped by 60-70,000 PKR
• Thousands of animals unsold on Chand Raat
• Massive losses for traders

Case Study: A Trader's 17 Lakh Loss

One trader who brought 40 animals showed receipts totaling 17 lakh PKR in expenses alone, revealing the exploitative nature of the contractor system.

The Parking Contract: 9 Crores for What?

Controversy surrounds the parking contract worth 9 crores, with unclear profit margins but evident benefit to the awarding authority.

EtwarBazar.com Analysis: Why the Market Failed

1. Excessive contractor fees
2. Monopolistic practices
3. Poor administration
4. Consumer price sensitivity
5. Lack of transparency

Conclusion: Lessons from the Cattle Market Crisis

The Northern Bypass cattle market saga reveals the dangers of unchecked contractor power. EtwarBazar.com will continue its investigation and advocate for a fair system that protects all parties involved.

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