China-Pak | Why China's Billion-Dollar Medicine Industry is Driving Donkey Prices High in Pakistan
China-Pak | Why China's Billion-Dollar Medicine Industry is Driving Donkey Prices High in Pakistan Why China's Billion-dollar Medicine Industry is Driving Donkey Prices Sky-high in Pakistan A strange but true economic story: Poor Pakistani labourers are struggling to afford donkeys as prices hit ₹2 lakh, thanks to China's booming demand for ejiao, a traditional medicine made from donkey hides. In this report, NDTV' Parmeshwar Bawa traces the global trail of donkey skin, its economic impact on local livelihoods and the ethical dilemma around exporting animals for medicinal use.
