Will submit proposal to finance ministry seeking funds to build four treatment plants

They also plan on having a backup in Islamabad in order to monitor tropical cyclones

Demonstrations and rallies will also be held in different parts of Pakistan to highlight the issue

Environment Monitoring System nonfunctional after ministry was devolved

Dr Salahudin Ayubi says him and his partner, Dr Sajid, had obtained a licence to import scorpions into Pakistan

The govt will provide Rs60 million for the project whereas the rest will be funded by Japan

The Express Tribune looks at the illegal trade of endangered species in several cities

Poachers hunt openly as deterrents are weak and the rewards high

Traders partially blame stop in supply for the increase.

Capital begins to wear deserted look as most residents head home.