Sri Lankan authorities have arrested three men in connection with the burn alive of a wild elephant, an incident that has triggered widespread outrage both domestically and internationally. A graphic video of the act circulated rapidly on social media, prompting calls for swift justice and stronger wildlife protection. Police said the suspects, aged between 42 […]
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Punjab launches partridge hunting amid salt range opposition
Punjab has introduced partridge hunting in community-based conservation zones, following a successful model used for urial conservation. The Wildlife Department has registered seven Community-Based Conservancies, with 80 hunting grounds designated for partridges. Under the new policy, 80% of revenue from legal hunting will benefit local communities. Additionally, a reward of Rs10,000 is offered for credible […]
Sindh orders strict measures to curb wildlife law violations at Karachi Zoo
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah has expressed serious concern over violations of the Sindh Wildlife Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Management Act, 2020 at the Karachi Zoo and directed the Wildlife Department to take immediate corrective action. He also called for drafting legal provisions to ban the import of exotic species not native to […]
IWMB emphasises public awareness for nature, wildlife protection
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) on Tuesday emphasised the need for public awareness among the masses on nature and wildlife protection in the pristine protected area of Margalla Hills National Park. The IWMB being the custodian of the national park is responsible to ensure safeguard of nature reserves including the diverse biodiversity, tree cover, […]