The reported 29,000 dog bite cases and 19 deaths from rabies in Karachi during 2025 highlight a serious public health issue that requires immediate solutions. But while public safety is paramount, the historical reliance on mass culling of stray dogs has proven ineffective in the long term. Reactive strategies are also pointless, as the problem is simply too large for such an approach.

A more sustainable solution is needed, one that humanely manages the stray dog population while directly reducing........

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