Islamabad: An orphaned Asian black bear cub recently rescued by animal rights activists from the illegal wildlife traders in Pakistan is now making a quick recovery in Islamabad.
The nearly three-months-old bear named Daboo had a traumatic childhood as the poachers in Neelum Valley of Kashmir killed his mother and abducted the little one. He might have ended up in the transnational wildlife trafficking network or as a dancing bear on the streets had a local animal activist not bought him from the hunter.
“The cub was very young, hardly a month old, and his situation was critical with a severe infection in ears. He was scared, starved and part of his ears cut off,” Anila Umair, the animal rights activist who bought and nursed back the bear to health, told Gulf News. She along with another activist Anna Kazmi got the cub for Rs70,000 (US$440) from a person in contact with the poacher.
Capital police will assist the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board in enforcing environmental laws. White Star
ISLAMABAD: Environmentally hazardous practices in the Margalla Hills National Park (MNHP), including smoking, BBQ-ing and littering, have been outlawed in order to protect the diverse wildlife area.
According to a fresh notification, the capital police will now assist the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) in enforcing the environmental laws.
“The police will now patrol the park along with the wildlife staff and fine visitors for littering,” said IWMB Chairperson Rina Saeed Khan.
Cutting of trees and encroachment has also been banned, the notification said, adding: “Violators can be arrested for a month and a fine can be imposed through a summary trial. Act as responsible citizens by following law.”
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam on Wednesday inaugurated the newly-rehabilitated Trail 2 for hikers during a small ceremony.
“It’s a hike that looks good in pictures and even better once you’re actually here,” Mr Aslam said as he cut the ribbon and announced the trail open for hikers.
A group of enthusiasts and environmentalists joined Mr Aslam on a 40-minute hike that started from Islamabad Zoo on a route that connected with Trail 2. The temperature was perfect with foliage bursting with a sea of colours, glorified in the spring sun as hikers got a dose of fresh air.
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