Islamabad Nature Conservation and Wildlife Management Act 2023
| Islamabad Nature Conservation and Wildlife Management Act 2023 | |
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| Status: Current legislation |
The Islamabad Nature Conservation and Wildlife Management Act 2023 is an act that has been approved by the
Objectives
The primary aim of the act is to elevate the
Provisions
As per the recently enacted legislation, it is prohibited to detain wild creatures, cause harm to them, engage in hunting, take their lives, or seize them. Additionally, the utilization of hawks for hunting or dogs for pursuing wild animals is prohibited.[4] The statute also introduces the notion of "Nature" beyond solely wildlife, adopting a comprehensive approach in line with progressive global standards for safeguarding biodiversity.[2]
The introduction of the fresh legal framework follows promptly after the directive from the senate committee for Islamabad's municipal body to halt construction activities on Alexander Road.[5]
Management
The legislation institutes a
References
- ^ https://senate.gov.pk/uploads/documents/1691666252_993.pdf
- ^ a b c d Desk, NNPS (August 9, 2023). "Islamabad Nature Conservation, Wildlife Management Act 2023 to enhance MHNP protection: Sherry".
- ^ August 10, 2023 (2023-08-10). "Islamabad Nature Conservation Act to enhance MHNP protection: Sherry". Daily Times. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Private keeping of wild animals outlawed; activists ask provinces to follow suit". Thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "CDA Road Project No More? Islamabad Wildlife Management Board Gets Control of Margalla Hills".