Wildlife in Pakistan

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Protected leopard shot dead in Bajaur​

Residents say leopard had been venturing close to populated areas at night, attacking livestock on a near-daily basis

HANIFULLAH
July 20, 2026

PESHAWAR: Residents of Bajaur's Wara Mamund tehsil killed a protected common leopard after it allegedly preyed on cattle, goats and other livestock for several days, prompting the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department to initiate legal action against those involved.

According to local residents, the leopard had been venturing close to populated areas at night and attacking livestock on a near-daily basis.

Several cows, goats and other animals were killed or injured in the attacks, causing financial losses to livestock owners and creating an atmosphere of fear among residents, who had become increasingly concerned about protecting their animals.

Residents said they monitored the leopard's movements for several days before eventually killing it after repeated attempts. They claimed the animal's death had eased the fear that had gripped the area following the series of attacks.

Following the incident, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department took notice and announced its decision to register a case and initiate legal proceedings against those responsible for killing the animal.

According to the department, officials are identifying those involved with the help of photographs and videos circulating after the incident. It said legal action would be taken under wildlife protection laws against all those found responsible.

Wildlife officials said the common leopard is a protected species and killing it is a punishable offence under the law.

They urged members of the public not to take matters into their own hands if wild animals enter populated areas or attack livestock.

 

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Protected leopard shot dead in Bajaur​

Residents say leopard had been venturing close to populated areas at night, attacking livestock on a near-daily basis

HANIFULLAH
July 20, 2026

PESHAWAR: Residents of Bajaur's Wara Mamund tehsil killed a protected common leopard after it allegedly preyed on cattle, goats and other livestock for several days, prompting the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department to initiate legal action against those involved.

According to local residents, the leopard had been venturing close to populated areas at night and attacking livestock on a near-daily basis.

Several cows, goats and other animals were killed or injured in the attacks, causing financial losses to livestock owners and creating an atmosphere of fear among residents, who had become increasingly concerned about protecting their animals.

Residents said they monitored the leopard's movements for several days before eventually killing it after repeated attempts. They claimed the animal's death had eased the fear that had gripped the area following the series of attacks.

Following the incident, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department took notice and announced its decision to register a case and initiate legal proceedings against those responsible for killing the animal.

According to the department, officials are identifying those involved with the help of photographs and videos circulating after the incident. It said legal action would be taken under wildlife protection laws against all those found responsible.

Wildlife officials said the common leopard is a protected species and killing it is a punishable offence under the law.

They urged members of the public not to take matters into their own hands if wild animals enter populated areas or attack livestock.

Heartbreaking to read. We have a leopard population in Sihala, and the police actively posted next to the Simli dam area to prevent incidents like this. As populations grow, due to mass urbanization, the habitats of these beautiful animals is threatened and engulfed in a sea of mortar and concrete.

The government must ensure our wildlife is protected.

 

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BAJAUR: The killing of a leopard by villagers in a hilly area of War Mamund tehsil here has prompted the local wildlife authorities to initiate legal action against those involved.

In a statement issued here on Monday, Bajaur wildlife department’s divisional forest officer said the action was initiated a day after residents of the Sapary Mandogai area killed the wild cat after it allegedly attacked and killed their livestock.

He said as soon as the field staff informed him about the incident, a team led by the range officer concerned rushed to the area to recover the dead animal and ascertain the circumstances leading to its killing.

However, the statement alleged that the local police did not allow the team to proceed to the exact location due to the prevailing law and order in the area.

 

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GB to auction hunting permits for 3 markhors, 14 blue sheep, 100 ibexes​

Jamil Nagri
August 26, 2026



A group of markhors. — AFP/File

GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan’s Parks and Wildlife Department will auction hunting permits for three Astore markhor, 14 blue sheep and 100 ibexes for the GB Trophy Hunting programme 2026-27.

The highest permit base rate is for markhor, set at $200,000. The base rate for blue sheep hunting permits has been set at $25,000, and at $11,000 for Himalayan ibex.

The auction notice said that out of the exportable quota of four Astore markhors, one permit had been extended from the last hunting season, so three new permits would be auctioned in September.

The open bidding for the permits will be held on September 10 at the Forest Complex in Jutial, Gilgit.

According to the official notice, trophy hunting will be conducted under GB Trophy Hunting Guidelines 2019, starting October 15 until April 10, 2027.

Hunting would be permissible only in the designated conservation areas.

The trophy hunting quota had been set on the basis of annual surveys conducted by wildlife experts, the notice said.

GB Chief Conservator Parks and Wildlife Zakir Hussain told Dawn that last year, Rs350 million was collected from the auctioned permits against a target of Rs550m.

He added that permits for two Astore markhors, five blue sheep and 10 exportable Himalayan ibexes went unused in the 2025-26 trophy hunting programme, resulting in a loss of Rs200m.

 

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A Herd of Over 75 Markhors in Takatu Mountain

Takatu Mountain, located in the northeast of Quetta District in Balochistan, is a famous and lofty peak of the Sulaiman Mountain Range.

 

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GB auctions hunting permits​

Jamil Nagri
September 11, 2026

GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Wildlife and Parks Department auctioned hunting permits for 117 animals for the 2026-27 trophy hunting season on Thursday, with the top permit for an Astore markhor fetching $356,000.

The second Astore markhor permit sold for $301,000, and the third went for $294,000. One additional Astore markhor permit had been carried over from the last hunting season.

A large number of outfitters and hunters participated in the bidding ceremony, which was held at the Forest, Parks and Wildlife Complex in Gilgit. Wildlife officials are hoping to earn Rs650 million this trophy hunting season, which runs from Oct 15 to April 10, 2027.

In the bidding, permits for three Astore markhors, 14 blue sheep and 100 Himalayan ibexes were auctioned.

The Chief Conservator of Parks and Wildlife, Zakir Hussain, said the highest exportable permit for a blue sheep sold for $31,200, while the lowest bid was $25,100.

The highest exportable Himalayan ibex permit in the prime category was sold for $13,200, and the lowest went for $11,500.

 

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BAJAUR: The killing of a leopard by villagers in a hilly area of War Mamund tehsil here has prompted the local wildlife authorities to initiate legal action against those involved.

In a statement issued here on Monday, Bajaur wildlife department’s divisional forest officer said the action was initiated a day after residents of the Sapary Mandogai area killed the wild cat after it allegedly attacked and killed their livestock.

He said as soon as the field staff informed him about the incident, a team led by the range officer concerned rushed to the area to recover the dead animal and ascertain the circumstances leading to its killing.

However, the statement alleged that the local police did not allow the team to proceed to the exact location due to the prevailing law and order in the area.

What morons!!! They could have easily tranquilized it. The wildlife guys should be punished for not doing it immediately. Its not possible that they were not aware of its presence since they have mentioned it was around for sometime, killing livestock!!! Also the people who shot it should also be beaten the shit out off and locked up for not informing the wildlife staff. Morons of the highest order. But we all know nothing will happen!!

 

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Trophy hunting permit auctions in KP fetch $1.21m, 'highest-ever in Pakistan's history'​

Mohammad Ashfaq
October 9, 2026

PESHAWAR: The auction of four international Markhor trophy hunting permits administered by the Wildlife Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has generated a record $1.21 million, equivalent to approximately Rs335.7m.

This represents the highest-ever revenue generated through a trophy hunting programme in Pakistan’s history, the wildlife department’s statement issued on Friday said.

It said the department conducted a “historic” auction of the Markhor trophy hunting permits for various village conservation committees in Chitral and Kohistan.

The permits were auctioned for Toshi-I, Chitral at $320,600; Toshi-II, Chitral at $335,600; Gahirat Gol, Chitral at $260,000; Kigah Khwar, Kohistan at $295,600.

“The four permits collectively generated $1,211,800, equivalent to approximately Rs335.725m, marking a historic record for the trophy hunting programme in Pakistan,” the statement said.

Despite global controversy surrounding trophy hunting, supporters argue that such programmes help prevent poaching, empower local communities and contribute to wildlife conservation.

Latifur Rehman, the spokesperson for the KP Wildlife Department, told Dawn that only a limited number of permits had been issued under the trophy hunting programme for the hunting of mature and old male Markhor.

According to Rehman, the fundamental objectives of the programme were to support wildlife conservation, ensure sustainable management of natural populations, and enable local communities to benefit economically from conservation.

“This is more than an auction. It is a success story of a conservation philosophy: when forests are protected, wildlife thrives; when wildlife thrives, communities prosper; and when communities prosper through conservation, the future of nature becomes more secure,” he said.

 

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The spokesperson said the government was taking “effective and result-oriented measures” to conserve wildlife, promote the sustainable use of natural resources, and make local communities “meaningful partners in the protection of nature”.

He highlighted that 80 per cent of the revenue generated through trophy hunting would be directly allocated to the welfare and development of the relevant local communities while the remaining 20pc would be deposited into the government treasury.

The spokesperson said that the communities living in the mountains, valleys and remote areas of the province had maintained a close relationship with nature for generations, adding: “The government’s policy of linking wildlife conservation with livelihoods, development and community prosperity is transforming this longstanding relationship into a stronger and more sustainable partnership.”

He said Markhor was a “distinctive symbol of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s natural heritage and biodiversity”, adding that the government was continuing integrated conservation measures in partnership with local communities.

 

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A Herd of Over 75 Markhors in Takatu Mountain

Takatu Mountain, located in the northeast of Quetta District in Balochistan, is a famous and lofty peak of the Sulaiman Mountain Range.

Dont post about Balochistan Resources.
Some Balochi start killing Punjabis even for this.