In a landmark development, Pakistan is set to introduce International Animal Rights Law into university education for the first time in history, with Kinnaird Law School announcing the launch of a full undergraduate semester course on Animal Law from 2026.
The initiative marks a major milestone in embedding animal rights protection and welfare laws into Pakistan’s formal legal education system.
The course will be introduced in collaboration with Environmental and Animal Rights Consultants Pakistan, the country’s first dedicated Animal and Environmental Law firm. It will be a structured academic subject with assessments and examinations, focusing on International Animal Law frameworks, legal reform needs in Pakistan, and practical applications in courts and policymaking.
Taking Animal Rights from Courtrooms to Classrooms
Experts say this development will bring animal rights advocacy out of courtrooms and into legal education, ensuring future lawyers are trained to defend animal welfare through law, policy, and litigation. The course aims to strengthen understanding of animal protection laws, accountability mechanisms, and global legal standards.
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Result of Years of Legal Advocacy in Pakistan
This historic step follows years of consistent legal work led by Altamush Saeed, who has been reappointed Chairman of the Animal Law Committee at the Lahore High Court Bar Association for 2025–2026.
He previously founded Pakistan’s first Animal Law Committee in 2024 to institutionalize discussion on animal rights within the legal community.
Since then, Saeed has worked closely with lawyers, policymakers, and welfare groups to:
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Strengthen animal welfare legislation in Pakistan
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Improve implementation and accountability
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Promote public awareness and legal education
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Integrate animal rights into Pakistan’s justice framework
He credited the achievement to perseverance and dedication, stating, “Beshak Allah blesses those He chooses with His work. Alhamdulillah.”
A Major Shift for Animal Welfare in Pakistan
The introduction of International Animal Rights Law education is expected to:
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Train specialized animal law experts
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Strengthen Pakistan’s legal protection for animals
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Support policy reform and future legislation
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Elevate Pakistan’s standing in global animal welfare initiatives
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This marks a historic moment for Pakistan’s legal and education sectors, as the country takes a decisive step toward modern animal rights law and structured academic recognition of animal welfare.
