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National park: Biodiversity of Margallas at risk
The Margalla Hills were transferred to the CDA and were given the status of a wildlife sanctuary in 1960
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Master plan: Frequent changes deface capital
Alterations made arbitrarily mostly to serve vested interests.
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Parade problems: Public suffers amid roadblocks, cellular service suspension
Public transport stays off roads during parade hours; low attendance at hospitals, offices .
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Checking pollution: Environmental watchdog seeks more powers, resources
Pak-EPA Agency says lack of resources, legal backing hindering its efforts .
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Timber trouble: Karakoram forest cover vanishing
Deforestation leading to melting of glaciers; biodiversity degradation
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State of environment: Devolution, paucity of funds delay report
Pak-EPA last published the ‘annual’ study in 2008.
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Capital’s deteriorating environment: Probe to fix responsibility
IHC justice orders civic agency, Pak-EPA officials to compile list of environmentally hazardous projects
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‘Unidentified contribution’: UNEP asks foreign ministry to clarify issue
In 2014, the CCD made two deposits, $3,123.03 and $2,000, in Pakistan’s account with the UNEP.
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Ignoring the environment: Rawal Lake cleaning project faces delay
ICT Administration’s lethargy may remove project from next budget.
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Something in the air: Govt snuffs out CDM Cell, deprives country of carbon credit facility
Cell was initiated under Kyoto Protocol to explore cost-effective options to mitigate climate change impacts.









