Monthly Archives: December 2009

Helping animals up north

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Maheen Zia

Guest post by Ms. E Anne S Killick, BVetMed MRCVS, UK This summer was my third visit to the northern areas of Pakistan. I have always enjoyed myself so much there – the people are so friendly and hospitable and, … Continue reading →

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75pc govt hospitals still using obsolete rabies vaccine

Posted on December 26, 2009 by MO

Faiza Ilyas in Dawn: KARACHI, Dec 25: The government and the media have not yet given due priority to rabies that claims thousands of lives every year in the country. One major reason of this high mortality is the fact … Continue reading →

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Licence to kill

Posted on December 24, 2009 by MO

Editorial in Dawn: IT seemed that sanity would prevail this year but the end result was quite the opposite. It was earlier reported that no special permits had been awarded this time round for the annual slaughter of the houbara … Continue reading →

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Rare falcons taken out of country

Posted on December 21, 2009 by MO

Bhagwandas in Dawn: KARACHI, Dec 20: Fifteen falcons belonging to a Saudi Arabian dignitary are reported to have been brought to Pakistan recently and sent back to the kingdom after a few days. Falcons are used by hunters, mostly from … Continue reading →

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Concept of animal welfare non-existent in Pakistani society

Posted on December 21, 2009 by MO

Andaleeb Rizvi in Daily Times: KARACHI: Talking about animals, one must be used to the spectacle of undernourished donkeys, horses and camels as well as flea-infested cats and dogs in the city. Also worth mentioning are the illegal animal markets, … Continue reading →

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