Markhor

Premier calls on Pakistanis, international community to commit to environmental conservation

The number of markhors in Chitral was steadily declining

Residents of Chitral feel that they never get to see any of the money the government earns from allowing Markhor hunts

Markhor population reaches 5,621

Animal released back into the national park where hunting is strictly prohibited

According to the most recent government data, there are between 5,000 and 6,000 wild goats

Strict rule enforcement has seen the animal’s numbers rise in the past few decades

Richard Danely camped out in freezing weather for two days to find the right pair of horns

Edward Joseph paid the official authorities $88,000 as permit fee

The US-based hunter paid $80,000 or Rs17.12 million to K-P wildlife dept as permit fee; '80% to be given to community'