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Karachi: Dogs bite more than 26,000 people in 2022

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  • 78% were bitten by stray dogs.
  • Injured victims include 83.6% men, 16.4% women.
  • Cases increased by 30% in Karachi during Dec and Nov.

In 2022 so far, more than 26,000 people have been attacked by dog in Karachi.

Stray dogs ruled the streets of the port city all year while the city’s administration remained unsuccessful in dealing with the problem.

According to official statistics, 9,829 people were brought to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC) with dog bites, while 7,733 people were taken to the Civil Hospital. In Indus Hospital 9,000 were brought with dog bite-related injuries.

The stats showed the victims included 83.6% men and 16.4% women, while children also remained unsafe. Around 32% of the people affected are at least 14 years old, while 68% of victims are aged over 14.

As many as 78% of those injured were bitten by stray dogs, while 22% were wounded by pet dogs and cats.

Cases of dog bites increased by 30% in Karachi during the months of November and December, while 781 people were injured in flood-affected areas from July to December.

However, the Sindh health department said that it has plenty of anti-rabies vaccines available to deal with injuries due to dog bites.

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Iranian President Offers Condolences for Kurram Terrorist Attack

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Masoud Pezeshkian, the president of Iran, has expressed his sorrow for the recent terrorist assault in Pakistan that claimed dozens of lives and denounced the crime.

The Iranian president said that all types of terrorism must be denounced in a statement. In addition to the relatives of the attack victims, he sent his sympathies to the people and government of Pakistan.

“I will stand by its friendly and brotherly country, Pakistan, and will seriously pursue the fight against terrorism to enhance security and stability in the region,” he added.

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It’s unfortunate that political points were scored. Claims Against Saudi Arabia Show a Desperate Attitude: Dar

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According to Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the deputy prime minister and foreign minister, accusing Saudi Arabia of gaining political points is a sign of a desperate attitude.

In response to the PTI founder’s spouse’s remarks on Saudi Arabia, the Deputy Prime Minister stated, “Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are close friends and brothers.”

According to Dar, Saudi Arabia’s path of growth and prosperity is something they greatly admire. The nation of Pakistan takes pride in its strong ties with Saudi Arabia, which has supported it no matter what.

He said it is unfortunate and shows a desperate attitude to “implice Saudi Arabia for petty political point scoring.”

In order to prevent any political forces from jeopardizing Pakistan’s foreign policy, the deputy prime minister of their political objectives.”

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Examining Drug Mafia: Balochistani Smuggling Operation Started

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Two drug dealers were detained and an international narcotics deal was thwarted in Balochistan by government institutions.

A significant amount of crystal ice was taken from the individuals who were arrested.

The 70 kg of illegal goods that were found are valued about $1 million on the global market.

The arrested person’s cell phone also yielded contact information for the international drug gangs from Afghanistan and Britain.

The Pakistan Security Forces are dedicated to making the nation drug-free.

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