Saudi Man Saves Monkey from Slavery in Pakistan

The Saudi man gifted the monkey to a zoo in the city with the support of a Pakistani friend. He paid approximately SR3,000 (approx 80,000 PKR) to end the bondage of a monkey used by his proprietor in Pakistan to amuse people in return of profit, according to report. The anonymous man, who was about 50 years old, was walking in the street when he saw a man pushing a monkey to entertain public by using pulleys and chains. He tried to buy the monkey but the owner declined, by saying it made him nearly SR550 per month. The Saudi man then offered him SR3,000 and the owner rapidly decided to sell the monkey to this man, news reporting.

The Saudi man had decided to help “anyone” in need when he discharged from hospital in Karachi after suffering a positive back surgery therefore he accomplished his promise by ending the monkey’s slavery in Pakistan. Performing monkeys are a part of daily life in many cities in Pakistan. They can be seen doing tricks and entertaining people. Usually, they are dressed up in shimmering outfits and clothes. For Pakistanis who educate and train the monkeys, they are an important cause of profits.

The monkeys are generally caught in the wild when they are babies and then skilled. A taught monkey can bring 20,000 to 30,000 rupees ($190 to $285). It proceeds at least three months to train a monkey. They are taught to dance, salute, shake hands and perform the extra tricks.