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PAWS flood relief efforts covered by Chris Anderson, curator of TED Talks

Chris Anderson, curator of TED Talks, writes about PAWS flood relief efforts on his blog: 80% of the flood affected population relies on agriculture and animals for their livelihoods. Around 1.2 million livestock and 6 million poultry have died throughout … Continue reading

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Animals affected by floods in Pakistan

The following is a partial list of organizations helping animals affected by the floods in Pakistan: International Organizations The Brooke World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) Humane Society International (HSI) International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)

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Urgent help needed for flood-stricken Pakistan farmers

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations: As efforts continue to save the lives of Pakistanis stricken by monsoon floodwaters, FAO today warned of serious threats to the livelihoods and food security of millions. More here.

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Pakistan: Floods engulf a country

Sharon St Joan of the Best Friends Network: Fourteen million people in Pakistan, along with their animals, have now been affected by the worst floods in their history. In their August 10 report, “Pakistan evacuates flood zone as 14 million … Continue reading

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Helping animals up north

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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Mark Bittman: What’s wrong with what we eat

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KARACHI: Toxin behind Livestock deaths identified

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Cyclone Yemyin devours two million livestock

Shahid Husain in THE NEWS: KARACHI: While more than 1 million people have been rendered homeless due to the ferocity of Cyclone Yemyin, the impoverished people, especially in Balochistan, have also lost their livelihood because an estimated 2 million livestock … Continue reading

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