Great year for wildlife, not so much for wildlife organisations
Wildlife dept strapped for cash, year sees ban on PCP guns, poacher surveillance and emphasis on animal rights
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LAHORE:
The year 2020 has been a formative period for the future of animal right movements in the Islamic Republic. From increased probes into acts of negligence and malpractice, to deliberations around building local animal sanctuaries, the last few months have seen significant strides in terms of wildlife protection and preservation in the country.
Yet however, where on one end, the year may have heralded a new dawn for the region’s wildlife, it has also proven to be financially exhausting for the very departments responsible for wildlife conservation.