Activistas alimentan a animales callejeros durante pandemia en Pakistán

In Pakistan, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a partial lockdown, affecting stray animals that rely on restaurant leftovers for food. Photographer Ali Khurshid and his wife Noor are feeding stray dogs in Karachi, urging others to help in their neighborhoods. The lockdown has also caused starvation in pet markets, with many animals abandoned. Activists have rescued some, but the situation remains dire. Pakistan's lockdown is expected to last until mid-April, with over 4,400 COVID-19 cases and 63 deaths reported.

What challenge are stray animals facing in Karachi due to the pandemic?

• Increased competition from wild animals

• Increased traffic on roads

• Lack of food from closed restaurants

• More people adopting them

Who is Ali Khurshid and what is his role during the pandemic?

• A restaurant owner providing food to animals

• A veterinarian treating sick animals

• A photographer feeding stray dogs

• A government official managing animal shelters

What does Noor, Ali Khurshid's wife, suggest people do to help stray animals?

• Adopt them into their homes

• Report them to animal control

• Befriend and feed them

• Provide them with medical care

What happened to hundreds of animals in pet markets during the pandemic?

• They were sold at higher prices

• They were relocated to zoos

• They were abandoned and died of hunger

• They were adopted by new owners

What is the COVID-19 situation in Pakistan as mentioned in the transcript?

• No reported cases or deaths

• Less than 1,000 infections and 10 deaths

• More than 4,400 infections and at least 63 deaths

• Over 10,000 infections and 100 deaths