#WATCH : From dancing bears to majestic eagles, Islamabad center rehabilitates hundreds of animals. Formerly a zoo tainted by cruelty, it's now a haven nestled in Margalla Hills, providing care, dignity for its inhabitants. arab.news/y8sfa

They appreciated work done by Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) in turning zoo into a wildlife rescue centre & said they would support efforts to build a permanent sanctuary for bears and a visitor info centre for public. They also thanked FOUR PAWS International for coming to Pakistan to help rescued bears!

The international team of vets brought by FOUR PAWS International have given best medical treatment to rescued bears, saved from “dancing” on streets of Punjab. These bears are cruelly abused with broken teeth & nose rings. 2 more are coming from Sargodha. We hope to give them a safe future

Minister for Wildlife Punjab, ⁦Marriyum Aurangzeb⁩ along with Coordinator to PM on Climate Change ⁦Romina Khurshid Alam⁩ visited wildlife Rescue & Rehab Centre at old zoo in Isd to meet ⁦FOUR PAWS International⁩ team of vets who’ve treated 8 rescued bears hosted by ⁦Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB)⁩

Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department Marriyum Aurangzeb Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) FOUR PAWS International Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB), FOUR PAWS International and Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department hope to work together to provide a safe and secure future for these rescued bears, stolen from their mothers in our northern forests when just babies & treated so cruelly to be used in street performances!

Aneela was recently rescued from bear dancing in Gujranwala by Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department under direction of Marriyum Aurangzeb who is taking a strict stand against wildlife trafficking! Female bear was sent to Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) rescue & rehab centre in old zoo! Today she was treated by FOUR PAWS International

Four Paws team of vets led by Dr Amir Khalil is back in Isd to treat rescued black bears at wildlife Rescue & Rehab Center in old zoo! Invited by IWMB, the team of experts will help set up a permanent sanctuary space for 8 bears! Today they removed nose ring of female bear Aneela

May Allah award him the highest place in jannat with his loyal & equally dedicated wife Mrs Gulshan Mirza who passed away in Nov last year. The funeral prayer for Prof Mirza will be held at the H-11 graveyard today at 5 pm after Namaz-e-Asar. Their passing is a huge loss for IWMB

IWMB’s founding father, Prof ZB Mirza, passed away peacefully this morning at his home in Isd. We have lost a giant - a man who selflessly shared his scientific knowledge with us & the world. Margallah Hills National Park has lost its most faithful guardian ⁦Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB)

This rescue highlights the urgent need to combat wildlife crime and protect our precious wildlife. Let's unite to stop this illegal trade and safeguard our #wildlife before it's too late!

The rise in illegal #wildlifetrade has caused a concerning decline in their population. All native Parakeet species in Pakistan are fully protected by provincial wildlife acts. Buying, selling, or trapping these birds is strictly prohibited.

ALERT: #Illegaltrade of wild #Parakeets is pushing this native species to the brink!

27 Alexandrine Parakeet nestlings were recently confiscated during a crucial raid by Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB), with support from the Himalayan Wildlife Foundation.

'Kudos to Friends of Margalla Hills National Park tackling lantana removal! 🌿 Taking action against invasive species like lantana not only aids in local plant regeneration but also preserves biodiversity. Keep up the great work!

IWMB is enlisting daily paid labor for fire season to protect MHNP from wildfire . Let's unite and safeguard our precious natural heritage together!

Great news! Acting swiftly on a distressing video of a captured bear, our Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department mounted a search & rescue op on the alert of Rina S Khan Satti. Remarkably, in under an hour, the team led by AD Wildlife not only recovered the bear but also found a second one in the same…

This is such fantastic news! Let’s all work together to save our precious wildlife! Say NO to cruel practice of bear dancing in Pakistan. Let’s put an end to the stealing of these beautiful black bear cubs from their mothers! Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) and Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department

IWMB in collaboration with Friends of Margalla Hills National Park will celebrate 'Int Forest Day' on Mar 21, 2024. This year's theme is 'Forest and Innovation.'Eve, Lanatana will be removed to aid in the regeneration of local plant species. Let's join hands to protect and preserve MHNP

IWMB has begun inspections for Parakeet Ownership Registration in Islamabad Territory. Owners must register their birds to avoid penalties. Failure to comply may result in confiscation and fines.

Eve, #WorldWildlifeDay , IWMB & FoMHNP joined forces for an invasive removal drive in MHNP. Volunteers, officials, students and community members worked together to tackle the harmful effects of Lantana on ecosystems, promoting native biodiversity.

Join us for an impactful event as we organize an invasive removal activity on
World Wildlife Day
Date:Mar 3rd, 2024 (Sunday)
Venue: Trail 4, MHNP
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
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