Pakistan: 30% of Eid hides lost to power shortages
30/10/2013
Severe power breakdowns in Pakistan have led to between 20% and 30% of hides of sacrificial animals being damaged, causing loss of about Rs2.5 billion ($25 million) to tanneries as well as hide dealers, according to local reports. Pakistan Tanners Association chairman Sheikh Saqib Saeed said he had spoken to tanners all over the country, and...