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Infant Elephants Arrive in Karachi

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Maheen Zia

Four wild-caught infant elephants from Tanzania have arrived in Karachi, despite much pressure from international organizations. PAWS has learnt that these infants were forcibly removed from their mothers, in one instance resulting in the death of the mother elephant as … Continue reading →

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PAWS is now on Facebook.

Posted on December 25, 2008 by MO | Leave a comment

Seminar on veterinary medicine

Posted on November 5, 2008 by MO

There is a seminar on veterinary medicine at the Marriott in Karachi on Monday, November 10, from 5 to 11pm. It is being organized by the Karachi Animal Hospital which was founded by Dr. I. H Kathio a Pakistani veterinarian … Continue reading →

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World Animal Day celebrated in Karachi

Posted on October 25, 2008 by MO

From The News: To raise awareness of sufferings in working animals and recognising their services, the Brooke in collaboration with Richmond Crawford Veterinary Hospital, Karachi, organized two events to celebrate World animal Day 2008 on Thursday. More here.

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Kitten in Karachi looking for good home

Posted on July 5, 2008 by MO

A tiny little black kitten rescued from the streets in Karachi is looking for a good home. She’s cute and playful and would make a wonderful companion for a family wishing to adopt her.

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Over 200 Buffaloes killed in Landhi fire

Posted on March 21, 2008 by MO

Report in DAWN: KARACHI, March 20: More than 200 buffaloes were killed on Thursday when a fire swept through wooden sheds at a farm in Cattle Colony in Landhi. According to eyewitnesses, the fire erupted at around 3.30pm when one … Continue reading →

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Wildlife department told to halt import of big cats

Posted on March 20, 2008 by MO

Bhagwandas in DAWN: KARACHI, March 18: The federal government has advised the Sindh government not to process any request for the import of big cats – lions and tigers – belonging to the endangered species, it has been reliably learned. … Continue reading →

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NGOs for strict implementation of hunting ban

Posted on January 30, 2008 by MO

Report in DAWN: MITHI, Jan 29: Marooara, a network of more than 60 non-governmental organisations, has demanded a complete ban on hunting of near-extinct species of animals and stern action against poachers and hunters. The chairman of Marooara coordination council … Continue reading →

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This madness must end

Posted on November 28, 2007 by MO

Editorial in DAWN: AS in previous years, the business of slaughter will be booming this winter. Arab dignitaries have been awarded 31 special permits to hunt the houbara bustard, a locally and internationally protected species that winters in Pakistan after … Continue reading →

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Poaching lessons

Posted on October 26, 2007 by MO

Editorial in DAWN: PAKISTAN needs to study the case of Salman Khan. The Indian actor was arrested and charged with seven years’ imprisonment for hunting the black buck, a serious criminal offence in India. His case has shown that no … Continue reading →

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