According to a statement from the Pasban Democratic Party (PDP), the rise in the stray dog population and related attacks has left residents in a state of “severe fear and panic.” The statement accused the Sindh government and civic administration of leaving citizens at the mercy of multiple threats.
The party’s Karachi Chief Organizer, Tariq Chandiwala, claimed on Wednesday that the public now faces a threefold threat in the form of dilapidated infrastructure, criminals, and aggressive dogs. He asserted that it seems the authorities have officially handed over the safety of residents to these dangers.
Chandiwala strongly criticized, alleging that stray dogs have effectively established their own “separate government” in every street, while provincial and local bodies are busy with bureaucratic procedures and meetings.
The political leader questioned the fundamental purpose of the government, lamenting its complete failure to provide basic services such as security, sanitation, education, health, and transport. He described the act of leaving citizens “at the mercy of dogs” as unprecedented.
Chandiwala noted a shift in governance, stating that while previous governments made grand claims, the current administration has only adopted “silence.” He termed this a new “manifesto” where residents are being told to protect themselves, absolving the government of responsibility.
Consequently, the Pasban leader made demands on the Sindh government, calling for the immediate launch of a comprehensive, city-wide campaign to control the stray dog population.
Furthermore, the party demanded ensuring the supply of modern anti-rabies vaccines and providing free treatment facilities for all individuals injured in dog bite incidents, urging that this serious issue not be allowed to become another victim of government negligence.