How Eid al-Adha hides fueled political power in Pakistan’s cities — and why that’s changing

Eid al-Adha’s sacrificial hides were once a powerful tool for political funding and control in Pakistan’s urban centers, especially Karachi.

From welfare to warfare, the video traces how charities, political parties, and even militant groups turned hides into hard cash.

In this video, we break down how the collection of hides began, who started it, how it escalated, and why that influence is now fading. A deep dive into the hidden economy behind Eid al-Adha’s most overlooked asset.