Monthly Archives: September 2007

The ‘orphan’ disease

Posted on September 9, 2007 by MO

Dr. Naseem Salahuddin in DAWN: The need is to institute a programme for animal birth control and for the vaccination of domestic, community and stray dogs, which is the only proven method of animal rabies control. Under the law, it … Continue reading →

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Animal Cruelty in Pakistan

Posted on September 9, 2007 by MO

Irfan Husain in DAWN: I think most people who live in Karachi are in agreement about the ugliness, chaos and filth that are features of our daily lives. But cruelty? Having spent most of our lives here, we seldom notice … Continue reading →

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There has to be a better way than killing them

Posted on September 8, 2007 by MO

Report in The News: More than 10,000 cases of dog bites are being reported in the city and its suburbs every year, indicating severity of the issue. This requires concerted efforts on part of the authorities to tackle it, like … Continue reading →

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1.5m dog bite cases every year in country

Posted on September 8, 2007 by MO

Report in The Nation: KARACHI (APP) – An estimated 1.5 million dog bite cases take place in the country every year and out of them 2000 to 5000 prove fatal. This was stated by President RIA (Pakistan) Foundation and member, … Continue reading →

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Status Paper on Wetlands of Sindh

Posted on September 5, 2007 by MO | Leave a comment

Govt urged to take steps against rabies

Posted on September 3, 2007 by MO

Report in DAWN: KARACHI, Aug 31: Expressing concern over a surge in dog mauling cases in the country as well as in Karachi, experts have urged the government to gear up it efforts for the prevention of rabies. According to … Continue reading →

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