Chief Conservator Forest and Wildlife GB Dr. Zakir Hussain giving away plants to a participant at Central Jammat Khana Jutial during Ismaili local council for the Gilgit under the Ismaili Civic Intiative with the support of the Forest Department Gilgit has launched plantation drive in GB and its outskirt localities

APP31-160322 GILGIT: March 16 - Chief Conservator Forest and Wildlife GB Dr. Zakir Hussain giving away plants to a participant at Central Jammat Khana Jutial during Ismaili local council for the Gilgit under the Ismaili Civic Intiative with the support of the Forest Department Gilgit has launched plantation drive in GB and its outskirt localities. APP photo by Ashraf Hussain Nasiri
APP32-160322 GILGIT: March 16 - Girls planting a plant during Ismaili local council for the Gilgit under the Ismaili Civic Intiative. APP photo by Ashraf Hussain Nasiri GILGIT

PM commends Wildlife department for rescuing leopard cats

ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday commended the Wildlife department for rescuing two leopard cats and releasing them back in the Margalla Hills National Park. In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, he said, “I commend our Wildlife dept for rescuing two leopard cats and releasing them back in the Margalla… Continue reading PM commends Wildlife department for rescuing leopard cats

Wounded leopard succumbs to bullet injuries at IWMB rehab centre

Wounded leopard succumbs to bullet injuries at IWMB rehab centre

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP): A critically injured female common Asian Leopard rescued by the Wildlife and Fisheries Department Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Sunday succumbed to the deadly bullet injuries during a full blooded rehabilitation effort carried out by the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB). The injured wildcat was brought on late Saturday night… Continue reading Wounded leopard succumbs to bullet injuries at IWMB rehab centre

IWMB urges citizens to report complaints against wildlife poaching in Capital

IWMB urges citizens to report complaints against wildlife poaching in Capital

ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP): Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) has urged the citizens of the federal capital to report any illegal activity pertaining to wildlife poaching or hunting in Margalla Hills National Park and the metropolis. Talking to APP, an IWMB official said the federal capital was the only human settlement lying close to a… Continue reading IWMB urges citizens to report complaints against wildlife poaching in Capital

Prof. Dr. Naveed Akhtar, Pro Vice Chancellor Islamia University and Hammad Naqi Khan, Chief Executive Officer World Wildlife Fund for Nature signing MOU

APP29-020921 BAHAWALPUR: September 02 - Prof. Dr. Naveed Akhtar, Pro Vice Chancellor Islamia University and Hammad Naqi Khan, Chief Executive Officer World Wildlife Fund for Nature signing MOU. APP
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KP CM directs to control illegal hunting of precious birds

PESHAWAR, Jun 28 (APP): Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan on Monday directed the authorities of wildlife department for taking steps to control illegal hunting of precious birds and other wildlife. He issued these directive while chairing a meeting regarding establishment of National Parks and Wildlife conservation here the other day at Chief Minister’s House,… Continue reading KP CM directs to control illegal hunting of precious birds

Govt endeavours to preserve MHNP wildlife through institutional capacity buildup: Survey

ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP): The government has been endeavouring to preserve Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) unique ecosystem, home to one of the unique and exotic biodiversity facing various threats. The challenges for the protection and preservation of wildlife of the MHNP could be managed through improvement and effective implementation of Islamabad Wildlife (Protection, Preservation,… Continue reading Govt endeavours to preserve MHNP wildlife through institutional capacity buildup: Survey

Increased littering becomes nuisance for wildlife in Margalla Park

ISLAMABAD, May 03 (APP):The increasing trend of open plastic waste disposal by the visitors at various spots of Margalla Hills National Park has become a nuisance for wildlife thriving in the National Park. The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) staff was repeatedly exhorting and at times censuring masses for their negligent behaviour but of no… Continue reading Increased littering becomes nuisance for wildlife in Margalla Park

KP CM directs coordinated efforts for forests, wildlife protection

PESHAWAR, Mar 27 (APP): Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has termed the protection of forests and wildlife as one of the key focused areas of his government and directed the Forests and Wildlife Department for coordinated and concerted measures in this regard. He also directed for starting practical work on the installation of CCTV… Continue reading KP CM directs coordinated efforts for forests, wildlife protection

KP Wildlife confers MPA with Best Conservation Award 2020

PESHAWAR, Mar 10 (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department has conferred MPA, Faisal Amin Khan Gandapur from D.I.Khan with `Best Conservation Award 2020’ as a token of acknowledgement for his efforts and cooperation in conservation of rare species. “The award has been launched by Wildlife Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the year 2020 for encouragement and… Continue reading KP Wildlife confers MPA with Best Conservation Award 2020

AJK President emphasis for conservation of wildlife habitat

MIRPUR [AJK], Mar 02 (APP):Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan on Tuesday urged the department concerned to take necessary measures for conservation of the natural environment and protection of wildlife. “The AJK region is known for its beautiful forests, majestic mountains and lush green valleys that are home to hundreds of animals,… Continue reading AJK President emphasis for conservation of wildlife habitat

MoCC plans to introduce electric train system in marghazar zoo

ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): Ministry of Climate Change would introduce electric train in wildlife safari park (Marghazar Zoo) to provide quality entertainment to visitors focusing to attract tourist towards this recreational place. The plan aimed to create pollution free amusement park which would give a clear projection for the visiting families specially for children, said… Continue reading MoCC plans to introduce electric train system in marghazar zoo

Conservation of wildlife, protection of their habitats top priority of Govt: Malik Aslam

ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change, Malik Amin Aslam Wednesday said that the conservation of wildlife and protection of their habitats in the country had been given top priority by the present government under Ten Billion Tree Tsunami (TBTT) programme. He said that “Humans are responsible for… Continue reading Conservation of wildlife, protection of their habitats top priority of Govt: Malik Aslam

Collaboration among all forest departments inevitable to restore ecosystems

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Wazir has said that collaboration and cooperation among all provincial forest and wildlife departments is inevitable to restore Pakistan’s degraded ecosystems. According to ministry of Climate Change, she said “Community engagement, Civic participation and public awareness are our three-pronged approach towards restoring the… Continue reading Collaboration among all forest departments inevitable to restore ecosystems

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