Amidst a severe economic crisis, Pakistan faces a unique situation: a booming donkey population and a rat infestation in the Parliament House. While the country struggles with inflation, hunger, and terrorism, the government has allocated funds to deploy hunting cats to control the rodent problem.
Pakistan’s donkey population has experienced a notable increase of 1.72%, reaching 5.9 million during the 2023-24 fiscal year. This growth supports the country’s rural economy, where donkeys play a significant role as beasts of burden. In contrast, the numbers of horses and mules have remained unchanged in recent years.
