Pakistan, Aug. 10 -- According to the Agricultural Census Report 2024, Pakistan's donkey population has climbed to a record 4.9 million, showing a steady increase compared to previous years, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel.

Punjab leads by a wide margin, with over 2.4 million donkeys, accounting for almost half of the country's total. Sindh ranks second with 1.081 million donkeys, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa comes third.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the donkey population has reached 782,000, showing the province's continued reliance on these animals for rural and transportation needs. Meanwhile, Balochistan lags behind the other provinces.

The number of donkeys in Balochistan stands at 630,000, reflecting both its smaller rural population and diff...