Senior Provincial Minister Punjab Marriyum Aurangzeb, in her message on World Wildlife Day, said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Punjab government has achieved historic milestones in wildlife conservation, protection, rehabilitation, breeding and adoption of modern technology during the last two years.
She said that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif had accomplished unprecedented work in the environment and wildlife sectors in just two years. The Punjab government has taken a series of landmark initiatives to modernize wildlife conservation and establish a comprehensive system for the protection and rehabilitation of wildlife across the province.
Marriyum Aurangzeb said that Punjab has established Pakistan’s first wildlife hospital built according to international standards, providing modern medical and rehabilitation facilities for wildlife. Pakistan’s first Wildlife 7D Cinema has also been established to promote public awareness and educate citizens, particularly children, about wildlife and nature.She said that prac tical, nature-based recreational opportunities have been developed in forests for children, women and people of all age groups, enabling citizens to experience nature and learn about the importance of forests and wildlife.
The senior minister said that Pakistan’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based wildlife survey was conducted to obtain accurate and reliable data about wildlife populations. The initiative will help improve wildlife management, conservation planning and evidence-based decision-making.
She said that Tree Cafés have been established to promote plantation and the Green Punjab vision, while Giraffe Cafés have also been introduced to promote giraffe breeding and create greater public awareness about wildlife conservation. Marriyum Aurangzeb said that the ban on the import of animals was lifted to promote wildlife breeding and conservation of different species in Punjab.
