07-16-2009, 09:19 AM
A recent poll conducted by Gallup Pakistan shows that half of all Pakistanis (50 per cent) claim cow meat to be the most consumed animal protein in their households. The next in line are chicken and mutton, claimed to be used by 39 per cent and nine per cent respectively, the report said adding that two per cent of the respondents said they use some other kind of meat. A proportionately higher percentage of ruralites (53 per cent) eat beef as compared to their urban counterparts (43 per cent). A higher number of respondents from Balochistan eat mutton while beef is more popular in NWFP. The recent Gilani poll was conducted in Pakistan by Gallup Pakistan, affiliated with Gallup International Association.
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