Sindh government has banned the forceful collection of hides of sacrificial animals during Eid-ul-Azha. According to a notification issued by the home department in Karachi, the hides could only be collected with permission of the commissioner and the deputy commissioner concerned. A ban has also been imposed on setting up camps to collect the hides and the use of banners for such purposes. Only registered charitable organizations, Madaris and philanthropic organizations are permitted to collect hides of sacrificial animals. Source: Radio Pakistan