Monthly Archives: February 2006

Threats to Nara sanctuary

Posted on February 12, 2006 by MO

Bhagwandas in DAWN: KARACHI, Feb 10: Tree felling on a large scale is under way for clearing grounds in the Nara Desert Wildlife Sanctuary (NDWS), it is learnt. This, if not stopped immediately, could lead to an environmental disaster ultimately … Continue reading →

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Brooke Hospital for Animals

Posted on February 12, 2006 by MO

The Brooke Hospital for Animals is an international animal welfare organization whose motto is ‘healthy working animals for the world’s poorest communities”. The Brooke was established in Pakistan in 1991, and has centers in Lahore, Multan, Peshawar, Gujranwala and Mardan. … Continue reading →

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Bear Baiting in Islamabad Suburb

Posted on February 8, 2006 by MO

The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), the world’s largest federation of animal welfare societies, has detected bear baiting activity in Islamabad. Unlike the large-scale bear-baiting events organised illegally in rural Pakistan, this event involved only one bear … Continue reading →

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