Marking a significant milestone for animal welfare in Pakistan, the first farm animal welfare conference in LaHore with a convincing statement. The conference urged political leaders to reform national laws and policies in accordance with Islamic values, scientific research and international animal welfare standards.
Organized by the Pakistan Animal Rights Defense Group (Parag), the one -day summit gathered main voices of the Academy, Veterinary Sciences, Law, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences and FE -based communities.
The main speeches were delivered by Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan, president of the Punjab Higher Education Commission and former Vice Chancellor of the Faisalabad University of Agriculture, and Dr. Muhammad Arshad.
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Other prominent speakers included the Islamic scholar Mufti Syed Aputeel, environmentalist Dr. Mahnoor Fatima, the renowned veterinarian expert Dr. Zahid Mehmood, the lawyer for the rights of animal rights Uzma Qureshi and the representative of the farmers Chaudhry Naeem.
The speakers highlighted the multifaceted dimensions of animal welfare, advocating human treatment, ethical agriculture practices and the need to integrate animal compassion into national values.
The conference statement expressed a deep concern for the outdated law of animal welfare in Pakistan and emphasized the urgent need for reforms in animal homes, agriculture and massacre practices. He also pointed out a significant lack of training between farmers and slaughterhouse staff.
Participants unanimously affirmed that the kindness of animals is not simply a moral obligation, but a religious duty, which reinforces that, according to article 14 of the Pakistan Constitution, the State is responsible for defending dignity, including that of animals.
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Panel discussions addressed a variety of critical issues, including legislative reform, improved nutrition and housing for animals, slaughter methods that comply with Shariah, protection of native flora and pollinators such as bees and practical education of farmers.
Speaking on the occasion, the president of Parag, Ayeza Haider, emphasized that the summit marks a transformative step towards the remodeling of public consciousness. “It’s time to go beyond seeing animals only as basic products. Treating them with empathy and compassion should be seen as a distinctive seal of a truly human and noble society,” he said.
