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SOUTHASIA on Animal Rights Exclusive

Posted on November 7, 2011 by MO

Syed Rizvi in SA Global Affairs: SouthAsia has once again allocated its pages to issues of Animal Rights, with fine articles from two reputable Pakistani writers: Nilofer Ahmed and Anees Jillani. I recall that, for last year’s October issue, also … Continue reading →

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Islam and Animal Rights

Posted on August 2, 2011 by MO

Maneka Gandhi in SouthAsia Magazine: Cruelty to animals is strongly condemned in the Qur’an and the Hadith of the Prophet and punishments are provided for it. Most of the Sahih Hadith collections have Abdullah Ibn Umar’s report, “The Prophet cursed … Continue reading →

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Kishmish and Billy welcome a new friend

Posted on July 23, 2011 by MO

Karachi: Found a tiny little 4 week old female gray tabby kitten on the street. She was right by the edge of the road when we came across her one evening. A security guard said he saw someone’s gardener bring … Continue reading →

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Leo the pup was adopted today

Posted on July 17, 2011 by MO

Leo, a puppy rescued by Dr. Otho in Karachi many months ago, finally went to her new home today. She had been living at the Karachi Animal Hospital along with a few other rescued animals. We encourage people to consider … Continue reading →

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Rescued dog in Karachi

Posted on July 4, 2011 by MO

An injured dog rescued by volunteers from Gulistan -e Jauhar near PIA colony in Karachi is looking for a foster home. He is currently at Dr. Shalla’s clinic in Saddar, and is doing much better. Please call or sms her at … Continue reading →

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The perils of a growing stray dog population

Posted on July 3, 2011 by MO

Qadeer Tanoli in The News: Despite efforts of different town administrations, the numbers of stray dogs is increasing in the metropolis, posing a potential threat of rabies in the city. The health department of the City District Government Karachi (CDGK) … Continue reading →

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For the love of strays

Posted on July 3, 2011 by MO

Sidrah Roghay in The News: Carol Noreen is an animal lover. A school principal by profession, everyday, she puts on a big cooking pot of dog and cat food on her stove. The idea is to provide food to owners … Continue reading →

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DAWN NEWS TV covers dogs in Pakistan

Posted on December 16, 2010 by MO
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Pakistan: Vet students work non-stop after flood

Posted on November 13, 2010 by MO

Waseem Shaukat of Vets Care Organization: The severe aftermath of the devastating floods in Pakistan continues, while the Vets Care Organization also keeps up its efforts for the well-being of the affected animals. More here.

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Give Some Live Goats This Eid

Posted on November 12, 2010 by MO

Coverage of PAWS Eid Campaign in Newsline Magazine. After the devastating floods of 2010, a non-profit organisation wants Pakistanis to think a little differently for Eid-ul-Azha this year. PAWS, the Pakistan Animal Welfare Society, is asking citizens to think about … Continue reading →

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