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Pakistan Pavilion Opens at Middle East Energy 2025

The Pakistan Pavilion was officially inaugurated at the 49th edition of Middle East Energy 2025, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from April 7 to 9, 2025. The event is recognized as one of the premier energy exhibitions in the region, attracting over 40,000 energy professionals and 1,600 international exhibitors. The inauguration ceremony was led by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, who emphasized the importance of this event for showcasing Pakistan's capabilities in the energy sector. During the inauguration, Ambassador Tirmizi expressed pride in the participation of eight leading Pakistani companies under the umbrella of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP). These companies are showcasing innovations across five key energy transition sectors: Smart Solutions, Clean & Renewable Energy, Backup Generators & Critical Power, Transmission & Distribution, and Energy Consumption & Management. This diver...

Karachi Zoo Elephant's Fate Hangs in the Balance: To Euthanize or Not to Euthanize?


 The recent news of an ailing African elephant at the Karachi Zoo has stirred emotions among animal lovers and experts alike. The 17-year-old elephant, who underwent emergency treatment for a tumor in early April, collapsed in its pen days later and has since been unable to stand up. The question now on everyone's mind is whether the elephant should be euthanized or not.

According to zoo officials, animal experts are closely monitoring the elephant's condition and will make a decision in the coming days. The decision to euthanize an animal is never an easy one, but it is a necessary one when an animal is suffering and there is no hope for recovery.

In this case, the elephant's condition has deteriorated rapidly since its emergency treatment, and it has been unable to stand up for over a week. The elephant's caretakers have been trying to keep it comfortable by providing it with food and water, but its condition has not improved.

Animal rights activists have been calling for the elephant to be transferred to a sanctuary, but zoo officials have maintained that the elephant's condition is too critical to move it. They have also cited the lack of facilities and resources at the Karachi Zoo to adequately care for the elephant.

The debate over whether to euthanize the elephant or not is a difficult one. On one hand, euthanasia would end the elephant's suffering and prevent further deterioration of its health. On the other hand, the decision to euthanize an animal is not one to be taken lightly, and it raises ethical questions about the value of animal life.

In the end, the decision to euthanize the elephant should be based on the best interests of the animal. If there is no hope for recovery and the elephant is suffering, then euthanasia may be the most humane option. However, this decision should not be made lightly, and experts should consider all possible options before making a final decision.

The fate of the Karachi Zoo elephant remains uncertain, but one thing is certain – the welfare and wellbeing of animals in captivity should be a top priority for all zoos and animal caretakers. It is our responsibility to ensure that animals are given the best possible care and treatment, and that their lives are not unnecessarily prolonged when there is no hope for recovery.

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