While major newspapers frequently cover political chaos, traffic congestion, and power outages, the alarming increase in stray dog attacks in Karachi often remains neglected, despite its serious impact on public safety. Every day, citizens – especially children and the elderly – face the risk of being bitten by stray dogs while walking to schools, mosques, markets, or even within their residential streets. Hospitals have reported a steady increase in dog bite cases, yet there seems to be no coordinated campaign for animal control or rabies vaccination.
Most concerning is the lack of humane yet effective policies. Neither culling nor ignoring the problem is a solution. We need a sustainable strategy involving sterilisation, vaccination and proper shelters. Cities around the world have dealt with similar problems through community awareness and government-led action.
S M Hussain Shah Kazmi
Karachi
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