Rare falcons taken out of country

By MO | Published: December 21, 2009

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 Arab Gulf states, to hunt the internationally protected houbara bustard for which special hunting permits are issued by the ministry of foreign affairs.

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Concept of animal welfare non-existent in Pakistani society

By MO | Published: December 21, 2009

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, where animals are kept in dirty, over-crowded and unhygienic conditions.Unfortunately animal welfare is an alien concept in our society and it is proved countless of times when we go through news flashes about poisoning of street dogs and cats, indiscriminate shooting of crows or eagles, hunting of endangered animals and birds as well as public displays of cruelty by pelting stones or cutting off of ears and tail of street cats just for fun.

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Transparency International labels purchase of two elephants ‘mis-procurement’ (DAWN report)

By Maheen Zia | Published: November 29, 2009

KARACHI, Nov 27: The inquiry initiated by the Sindh government into the controversial purchase of two elephants by the city government has been stalled by the latter’s unwillingness to provide details of the deal required by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority, it has been learnt. Read more here.

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Call for Volunteers

By MO | Published: November 16, 2009

Pakistan Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is looking for volunteers for its stall at this year’s DAWN’s All About Lifestyles exhibition. The dates and times are given below:

Friday, November 20th, 3pm to 10pm
Saturday: November 21, 11am to 10pm
Sunday: November 22, 11am to 10pm

Location: Expo Center, Karachi Read More »

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CDGK put under pressure by Sindh Government on ‘purchase’ of elephants

By Maheen Zia | Published: October 25, 2009

KARACHI, Oct 23: Taking cognizance of the irregularities allegedly committed by the city district government Karachi (CDGK) in what was described as the “procurement” of two donated elephants, the Sindh government has finally asked the CDGK for the relevant record to check violation of the prescribed rules, Dawn has learnt.

Sources said that the relevant record showed that an amount of about Rs20 million had been paid for the two elephants, which were, in fact, donated by Tanzania and no price had been charged.

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World Animal Day celebrations in Lahore

By MO | Published: October 12, 2009

Joining hands with the international community, Vets Care Organization Pakistan organized two days “Free Veterinary Treatment Camp” on October 03-04, 2009 at UVAS Outdoor Hospital, to mark the World Animal Day.

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Word Animal Day Celebrated in Karachi

By MO | Published: October 4, 2009

Karachi, October 4, 2009 – World Animal Day was celebrated at an event organized by The Brooke at the Richmond Crawford Government Veterinary Hospital in collaboration with the Department of Livestock and Fisheries, Government of Sindh and Pakistan Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). Read More »

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Islam and Animal Rights

By MO | Published: September 5, 2009

A few links to resources on Islam and animal rights.

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Crows to be killed at Karachi Safari Park

By MO | Published: August 27, 2009

The Karachi Safari Park plans to eradicate all crows in its vicinity by shooting or poisoning. It has done this before in the past to stray dogs as well.

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Adopt Toffee, a loving female calico cat

By MO | Published: July 19, 2009

ToffeeToffee is seven months old, and is vaccinated, dewormed and potty trained. She is very sweet natured and is waiting for a kind family to give her a loving home. If you are interested and would like to adopt her, please send us an email at info@pawspakistan.org Read More »

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