Nadia Afgan links animal cruelty to wider culture of violence and lack of accountability.

Nadia Afgan argues that Pakistan’s tendency to respond to vulnerability with violence underlies animal cruelty, abuse of women and children, and that this pattern reflects a lack of accountability. She discussed Punjab’s ongoing dog‑culling drive, describing it as a symptom rather than a solution to stray animal problems, and questioned its legality after a Lahore High Court ruling barred poisoning and shooting of dogs. Agaf says the court determined in 2021 that dog culls by poison or shooting violate existing laws, yet the practice continues because enforcement is weak. The actress stresses that Pakistan has legislation for animal protection, some dating to 1902, but the failure lies in the application of those laws, not in their absence. She notes that animal cruelty is part of a larger pattern of abuse, pointing to incidents against children, women and workers, all tolerated openly in society. Agaf highlights the emotional toll on volunteers who raise awareness on social media, where serious issues are eclipsed by celebrity gossip, and she says that could lead to self‑questioning and burnout. She rebuts accusations that NGOs mis‑use donations, saying most rescue work in Pakistan is funded by volunteers and small communities, and that resources are scant. The actress believes that normalising cruelty toward dogs teaches children that violence is acceptable, and she advocates for empathy through positive interactions instead of fear.