SHC orders formation of task force to address stray dogs issue.

KARACHI -- A bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday ordered the provincial government, and city authorities to constitute a task force for action against stray dogs in the metropolis. The high court conducted the hearing of a petition today regarding the shortage of vaccines to treat patients of dog bites and the action against stray dogs. Provincial Secretary of Local Government appeared before the court in the hearing today.

The bench ordered the government of Sindh to ensure supply of anti-rabies vaccines across the province. The court also directed Municipal Commissioner Karachi for arrangement of more antirabies vaccines for the city. The bench directed all district municipal committees (DMCs) in Karachi to speed up the drive against stray dogs. The Sindh high court bench granted one week to submit report on...