Zubair Qureshi
A joint committee of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MOCC&EC), the Snow Leopard Foundation Pakistan (SLF), and provincial wildlife departments have announced awards in the category of the Pakistan Wildlife Protection Awards 2024.
According to the announcement, six wildlife protectors have been nominated for these awards.
The announcement recognizes outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation across Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the list, SarmadShafa, Range Forest Officer of the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Forest, Wildlife & Environment Department has been named for the Snow Leopard Award in the national category. Similarly, FaizanDukhi, Range Forest Officer, and Kamaluddin, Wildlife Inspector, of the GB Forest, Wildlife & Environment Department win the Ibex Award and the Blue Sheep Award for their conservation and protection efforts in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Two seasoned officers of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department, the Wildlife Ranger Syed Mussadiq Ali Shah, and the Deputy Ranger Wildlife Zahid Ahmad were declared winners of the Markhor Award and the Wolf Award respectively.
The Musk Deer Award is earned by Jan Muhammad Nasir, Game Watcher, Forestry, Wildlife& Fisheries Department AJK. Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, RominaKhursheedAlam, praised the winners for their invaluable contributions.
“These awards are a testament to the dedication and hard work of individuals and organizations which are at the forefront of wildlife conservation in Pakistan. Their efforts are crucial in maintaining biodiversity and ensuring that future generations can enjoy the natural heritage of our country.”
