KARACHI: Karachi Administrator said 17-year-old ailing elephant Noor Jahan lying is recovering, according to report. A 17-year-old African elephant fell into pond inside her enclosure, earlier this week. Administrator Karachi Dr Saif-ur-Rehman said that staff is adhering to instructions of foreign NGO’s medical specialists and expressed hope that Noor Jahan will soon make full recovery.

Experience veterinary doctors are examining Noor Jehan, who are also in contact with Four Paws. Ailing elephant was lying on ground and although she has not yet been able to stand on her feet, she is still moving her limbs, which is sign of some improvement.

It may be noted that seven-member team of international experts of Four Paws on last Wednesday started treatment of Noor Jehan at Karachi Zoo.

Their visit follows an order by Sindh High Court in Karachi last year for Four Paws to assess health of animals after local animal rights activists had raised concerns in court about their well-being.

All four African elephants arrived in Pakistan in 2009. Elephant Noor Jehan and Madhubala were moved to Karachi Zoo, while Malika and Sonu were taken to Safari Park.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 17 2023

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