K-P committed to 'Markhor conservation'

PESHAWAR:

On the occasion of World Markhor Day, observed on May 24, Special Assistant to the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Wildlife, Forests, Environment, and Climate Change, Pir Musawir Khan, highlighted the province's commitment to the conservation of the Markhor, Pakistan's national animal.

In his message, Pir Musawir Khan stated that the primary objective of celebrating this day is to raise public awareness about the importance of the Markhor, the threats it faces, its ecological role, and the need for its protection.

"The provincial government is fully dedicated to conserving the Markhor and is taking concrete steps in this regard," he said. He also acknowledged the active involvement of local communities in Chitral, Kohistan, and other regions, noting their significant contribution to conservation efforts. He emphasized the role of the Markhor Trophy Hunting Program, which not only helps maintain a sustainable population of the species in accordance with ecological needs but also benefits local communities.