ISLAMABAD: Observing the primary Worldwide Day of Markhor on Friday (Could 24), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif referred to as for making efforts to guard the nationwide animal of Pakistan and different species which enrich the planet’s biodiversity.
In his message to the nation, the prime minister mentioned: “Allow us to work collectively to guard not solely Markhor however all species that enrich our planet’s biodiversity. By doing so, we safe a sustainable future for generations to return.”
He referred to as upon the folks and the worldwide group to reaffirm their dedication to environmental conservation.
“As we speak, as we have fun the primary Worldwide Day of the Markhor, the nationwide animal of Pakistan, we take delight within the majestic creature that symbolises our wealthy pure heritage,” he mentioned.
First Worldwide Day of Markhor noticed
Mr Sharif mentioned the markhor, with its distinctive corkscrew-shaped horns, represented Pakistan’s dedication to preserving biodiversity and sustaining ecological stability.
He mentioned the day, proclaimed by the United Nations Normal Meeting on Could 2 this yr, acknowledged the nation’s efforts and successes within the conservation of wildlife.
The prime minister mentioned that the numerous enhance within the markhor inhabitants over the previous decade was a testomony to the nation’s dedication to guard its pure surroundings.
“Pakistan, as a dedicated signatory to the Convention on Worldwide Commerce in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), proudly introduced its important elevation to CITES Class-I. This elevation is a testomony to the nation’s unwavering dedication to wildlife conservation and the sustainable administration of our pure sources,” the prime minister mentioned.
He mentioned the nation’s unique laws, the Pakistan Commerce Management of Wild Fauna and Flora Act, 2012, underscored its dedication to accountable commerce practices and well-being of endangered species.
Markhor looking
In March, a US nationwide Brian Douglas Williams hunted an Astore markhor (Capra falconeri) in Doyan, with a trophy measurement of 40-inch horns. The hunter paid a $181,000 trophy looking allow payment to the GB Wildlife Division (GBWD) for the hunt.
Media experiences mentioned that in October 2023, the GB Forest, Parks and Wildlife Division auctioned 4 licences for the looking of the prized Astore markhor, certainly one of which fetched a document $186,000.
The best allow for the Astore markhor was offered for $186,000, the second for $181,000, the third for $177,000, and the fourth for $171,000.
The bottom charge charges for blue sheep and Himalayan ibex permits had been $9,000 and $5,500, respectively.
Revealed in Daybreak, Could twenty fifth, 2024