Editing Cockfighting (section)

=== Pakistan ===
Cockfighting was a popular sport in rural Pakistan; however, "betting is illegal under the Prevention of Gambling Act 1977".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/10/city/islamabad/cockfight-signifies-cruel-culture/ |title=Cockfight signifies cruel culture – Thursday, 26 July 2012 |publisher=Pakistantoday.com.pk |date=2012-01-09 |access-date=2014-05-10}}</ref> Betting is illegal, but police often turn a blind eye towards it.{{Citation needed|date=October 2014}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=United States Department of State|date=4 August 2011|title=Pakistan: Country Reports on Human Rights Practices|url=https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/160472.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=9 September 2021|website=United States Department of State|publisher=Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320141033/https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/160472.pdf |archive-date=2020-03-20 }}</ref> In [[Sindh]], people are fond of keeping a fighting cock breed known as ''[[Asil chicken#Sindhi Aseel|Sindhi Aseel]]''. These cocks are noted for being tall, heavy and good at fighting. Another popular breed is called ''[[Mianwali]] Aseel''. In Sindh, gamblers use [[almonds]] and other enhancing medicines to feed the fighter cocks.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}