Sun, May 19, 2013, Rajab ul murajjab 08, 1434 A.H. : Last updated 1 hour ago
 
 
Today's Paper | Archive | e-Paper
Group Chairman: Mir Javed Rahman
thenews.com.pk
Founded by: Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman

Editor-in-Chief: Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman
 
 
You are here: Home > News > National
 
 National
 

PM takes notice of infected sheep issue
 


September 17, 2012 - Updated 1910 PKT
From Web Edition
 
 



ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has taken notice of the infected Australian sheep issue brought to Karachi after Bahrain refused to unload them.

 

The prime minister has directed the Sindh government to present a detailed inquiry report within seven days. According to a statement by the PM house, the report must cite those responsible.

 

Over 22,000 infected Australian sheep were unloaded in Port Qasim Karachi after they were refused entry by Bahrain.

 

The culling of the sheep has been ordered after officials from the Sindh Livestock Department confirmed that they were suffering from scabby mouth disease.

 

"The samples from the sheep tested positive for 100 percent presence of salmonella and actinomyces, a couple of pathogens", officials added further.

 

They also tested positive for 44 percent E. Coli, a species of bacterium, which could be highly pathogenic.
 
Today's Newspaper
Top story National
World Business
Sports Karachi
Lahore Islamabad
Peshawar Editorial
Opinion Newspost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reader Comments
One can only pray that this group of butchers, appointed by the Sindh Government, do not create an actual infection within the burial site of the dead sheep. Please investigate further and hopefully, the truth shall surface from this media fiasco, political manipulation and mysterious motives.

Truth
Pakistan
The information shared until now, and the super swift action taken to cull the sheep so far have been without legitimate evidence, all due to hidden interests, media pressure, commercial and political motives, and orders "from the top". At present, the government-appointed butchers are merely slitting uninfected throats and dumping healthy sheep into deep ditches.

Truth
Pakistan
It is ridiculous, but local government officials and "doctors" visited the farm on numerous occasions before the culling process began, but they do not even have the sufficient means, knowledge or expertise to take effective blood samples and conduct proper tests. Yet their so-called "results" are being published and shared with the public without any verification.

Truth
Pakistan
Similarly, the accused Pakistani importer/exporter would not risk and jeopardize its own market reputation and export business. Still, what is unfortunate is that the sheep have yet to be tested properly and professionally within Pakistan.

Truth
Pakistan
Bahrain's so-called "rejection" of the sheep was politically motivated. The vets traveling in the Australian ship as well as port authorities in Karachi allowed the arrival of the sheep into Pakistan because they were in good condition. The Australian exporters would not dare to sell infected animals anywhere in the world. It would only ruin their international reputation and future trade relations.

Truth
Pakistan
It would be more appropriate for Pakistani and international journalists to communicate and verify all information and evidence with Australian authorities, international doctors (i.e. vets) as well as legitimate and unbiased livestock experts to find out the truth of the entire matter. The sheep were in perfectly healthy condition throughout their travel and arrival into Pakistan. Healthy sheep consignments were also delivered to Oman and Qatar without any issues.

Truth
Pakistan
This media hype and smear campaign needs to stop and actually start investigating for the truth. The sheep arrived into Pakistan without infection and have been in Karachi since almost 2 weeks. They are still very lively, actively mobile, and show no signs of weakness or any sickness. Certain government officials, along with the media, and other such influential people have taken this story too far with false information, propaganda and lies.

Truth
Pakistan
"Taking notice" culture should finish now because it does not address the issues.Out of the 22000 sheep unloaded on Karachi Port and authorities decided to kill them , only 500 have been culled so far and by the time the job is finished, the disease would spread to local live stock. The Minister of Ports and Shipping and staff are responsible for this and the Minister should resign immediately.

Haji Ashfaq
UAE
12
 
 
 Post Your Comments  (13)
 
 
Name:        
Email:
 
 
 
Country:     
 
 
 
Enter Code:  
 
 
 
 
If you are facing problem in submitting your comments, please click here to report your problem.