President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Muhammad Ikram Rajput, along with Acting Patron-in-Chief Zubair Chhaya, has expressed serious concern over the increasing incidents of dog bites caused by stray dogs in Karachi. They stated that dog bite cases are rapidly increasing in the city, posing severe threats to the lives of citizens, especially children and the elderly. Under the current circumstances, there appears to be no practical option left other than culling stray dogs to take immediate and effective action.
KATI President Muhammad Ikram Rajput clarified that the neutering process is not only time-consuming but also incapable of producing immediate results in the present emergency situation, while dog bite incidents continue to rise daily. He said that repeated court stay orders obtained against the culling of stray dogs have kept the issue unresolved, leaving citizens to suffer continuously.
Ikram Rajput noted that the dangers posed by stray dogs to citizens—particularly children and the elderly—have reached alarming levels. Employees in the Korangi Industrial Area are also facing serious difficulties due to stray dogs, making this action an urgent necessity. He added that the step taken by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation under the leadership of the Mayor of Karachi is extremely important for public safety, public health, and maintaining law and order in the city.
He further stated that the majority of the public supports an immediate and permanent solution to the stray dog problem and demands effective action. The KATI President urged the government, municipal authorities, and concerned officials to prioritize public safety, take prompt decisions, and rid the city of this serious issue. He also demanded the formulation of a clear policy and immediate practical measures for a permanent solution so that citizens can live in peace.
Acting Patron-in-Chief Zubair Chhaya also expressed grave concern over the rising dog bite incidents in Karachi, stating that according to figures shared by the Mayor of Karachi, more than 800 dog bite cases were reported in just the first five days of 2026—reflecting an extremely serious and dangerous situation.
Zubair Chhaya said that, in the interest of public safety, the decisions taken by the Mayor of Karachi are timely and unavoidable, and that the Korangi Association is ready to extend full cooperation to municipal authorities in this regard. He emphasized that KATI will fully support municipal bodies during this campaign and will also play its role in creating public awareness to ensure the success of the initiative. Praising the efforts of Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab, he expressed hope that the campaign would soon yield positive results and help citizens feel safer.
