Monthly Archives: May 2005

A Horse At Islamabad Villa

Posted on May 31, 2005 by MO

This article was first published in Horizon, Winter, 1965, volume vii, number 1. The views are the writer’s own. Writer Denis Shaw was rector of St. Wilfrid’s a downtown parish in Manchester, England. Before his ordination, in 1959, he spent … Continue reading →

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Stop the Freshwater Turtle Massacre Now!

Posted on May 22, 2005 by admin

!http://photos11.flickr.com/15040031_fcb86eb7e9_m.jpg! It has come to our notice that ‘freshwater turtles in the Punjab are being brutally massacred’:http://www.dawn.com/2005/05/21/nat31.htm for profit at a scale that puts their very existence at risk. Not only is their killing being carried out in an extremely … Continue reading →

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The PAWS website is currently under construction

Posted on May 19, 2005 by admin

Please use the ‘forums’:/forums for the time being.

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Pakistan halts bear-baiting event

Posted on May 19, 2005 by admin

Pakistan has halted a major bear-baiting event planned in its Punjab province after a tip-off from staff of a global animal rights group. From ‘BBC News’:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4558165.stm !http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41157000/jpg/_41157897_bears.jpg! The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) said 20 fights involving … Continue reading →

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Avian Colours 2005

Posted on May 19, 2005 by admin

Come explore the wonderful world of birds at Avian Colours 2005, from May 20-22 at the Safari Park, Karachi. Date: 20th to 22nd May, 2005 Venue: Safari Park, Karachi Organised by the City District Government Karachi, Avian Colours 2005 claims … Continue reading →

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Stray dogs in Pakistan need your help

Posted on May 17, 2005 by admin

Dear all, The stray dogs of Pakistan need your help. There are over a 100,000 stray dogs roaming the streets of Karachi, Pakistan. In an attempt to combat the spread of rabies, civic authorities have been killing these dogs by … Continue reading →

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Mission Statement

Posted on May 17, 2005 by admin

PAWS is a not-for-profit national organization that has been established to create a cruelty-free and compassionate relationship between humans and animals in Pakistan. PAWS recognizes that humans have a responsibility towards their environment and fellow species and thus aims to … Continue reading →

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Letter sent to President Musharraf regarding Stray Dogs

Posted on May 14, 2005 by admin

Dear Mr. President As a former citizen of Karachi, I am appalled to learn that the mayor of Karachi Mr. Niamatullah Khan has decided to poison Karachi’s 100,000 dogs in an effort to solve the city’s stray dogs problem. Please … Continue reading →

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