LAHORE: (Monday, October 16, 2023): Punjab University Department of Zoology’s Professor Dr Zulfiqar Ali and students have participated in World Animal Day organized by Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department. Director General Wildlife Mubeen Elahi, Muddasar Hassan, Dr Waseem from Pakistan Wildlife Foundation and Dr Atif spoke on the occasion. According to Dr Zulfiqar, World Animal Day is to celebrate to raise awareness about animal rights, welfare and conservation. He said that the day dedicated to honoring animals and advocating for their well-being. People around the world use this day to take action and participate in various events and activities that promote compassion and understanding for animals, he added. He said that World Animal Day unites the animal welfare movement, mobilizing it into a global force to make the world a better place for all animals.