Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) in collaboration with the U.S. Mission in Pakistan, alumni community and sectoral experts has initiated a virtual series of sessions titled ‘PUAN Talks’ by keeping in view the interests of wider audiences. Under its series of #PUANTalks, PUAN conducted an exclusive virtual session titled, “Protecting Animal Rights” on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 07:00 PM via Facebook live.

With this session, PUAN highlighted the needs, advocacy efforts and policies for protection of animals. The panelists also talked about the recent relocation of most of the wildlife animals from Islamabad Zoo to other sanctuaries due to unsafe and unprotected living conditions.

Panelists for the session included:

●  Arieb Azhar, Center Stage alumnus, Founder, Executive Director, Art Lungar, PUAN Islamabad Chapter
●  Daniyal Hassan, SUSI alumnus, Advocate, High Courts of Pakistan, PUAN Islamabad Chapter
●  Dr. Anis ur Rehman, Chairman, Islamabad Wildlife Management Board, Islamabad
●  Dr. Amir Khalil, Director of Project Development, Four Paws International (Lead for Kaavan Rescue Operation)

The session was moderated by:

●  Amber Rahim Shamsi, IVLP alumna, Broadcast Journalist, PUAN Islamabad-Rawalpindi Chapter

The panelists also responded to the questions of live audience towards the end of the webinar.

Here is the recording of our today’s webinar. Check it out what our great panel had got to say about protection of animal rights!