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Saving Hingol National Park

Posted on September 17, 2006 by KO

The ugly head of Pakistani politics and corruption rears its head once again: The Pakistan Air Force and Suparco are trying to “acquire land”:http://www.dawn.com/2006/07/26/top18.htm in the Hingol National Park. The Hingol National Park is the largest National Park in Pakistan, … Continue reading →

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See Learn the Facts about Hunting for why hunting just doesn’t work.

Posted on April 18, 2006 by KO | Leave a comment

Stop the Freshwater Turtle Massacre Now!

Posted on May 22, 2005 by KO

!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 KO

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

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Pakistan halts bear-baiting event

Posted on May 19, 2005 by KO

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 KO

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 KO

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 KO

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 KO

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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