Tag: Margalla Hills
Margalla Hills’ habitat, biodiversity under threat
Park, its surrounding areas have over 30 settlements
Conservationists ask people not to disturb wildlife
ISLAMABAD: The increasing number of visitors, frequent fires and growing...
Navy launches pine tree plantation drive at Margalla
Admiral Abbasi points out severe environmental challenges due to a high deforestation rate
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy on Wednesday launched one million pine tree campaign here at...
Rescued pangolin to be released in natural habitat
Wildlife Board says Indian pangolin will be safe in Margalla Hills National Park
ISLAMABAD: An Indian pangolin – Manis Crassicaudata – which has been rescued...
To restore green cover: Seed balls plantation launched on Margalla Hills
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to counter the impact of rapid tree felling and poor plantation in the Margalla Hills National Park, an extensive activity of...
Margalla Hills deforestation: SC summons advocate general today
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) has summoned Islamabad advocate general today in a suo motu case pertaining to deforestation at Margalla Hills.
A three-member bench,...
Margalla Hills Park exhibits capital’s green character
ISLAMABAD: Margalla Hills National Park is attracting a large number of people in monsoon due to its majestic beauty and pleasant weather.
The park, enriched with...
Seeds ball drive launched at Margalla Hills’ trails
ISLAMABAD: Volunteers have launched a seeds ball campaign – throw and grow – here on Sunday at the Margalla Hills to promote culture of planting...
Continuing deforestation in Margalla Hills irks SC
LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Thursday said that tree felling and illegal construction within Margalla Hills in the federal...
The devastated, doomed side of Margalla Hills
-Margalla Hills, barring areas that come under National Park adjacent to Islamabad, endangered by stone crushing, quarrying and blasts
ISLAMABAD: Margalla Hills National Park is...
Forest Fires becoming common on Margalla Hills
MCI and CDA continue to pass blame on each other
ISLAMABAD: Wild forest fires in Margalla Hills have become a regular occurrence and have erupted...
Fire erupts in Margalla Hills again: report
ISLAMABAD: In yet another incident, a fire erupted in Margalla Hills on Tuesday, reported a local media outlet.
Fires broke out at two points –...
PAF helicopter extinguishing fire on Margalla hills
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Friday provided helicopters to extinguish fire that erupted on Margalla hills on Thursday night.
The helicopters’ facility had been provided...
Fire erupts in Islamabad’s Margalla Hills
ISLAMABAD: A fire has erupted in Islamabad's Margalla Hills area which has spread across an area of one kilometre, media reports say.
Fire department officials reached...
CJP laments ‘interference in executive’ remarks when court gives orders
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Monday observed that when the Supreme Court issues directions about something, it is said that...
SC reprimands govt over failure to remove encroachments at Margalla Hills
--Justice Azmat Saeed says 'it seems the federal govt will call army to remove encroachments'
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday reprimanded the federal government...
Stone crushing: Supreme Court bans use of explosives on Margalla Hills
The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday restricted the use of explosives on Margalla Hills for stone crushing and sought a detailed reply from the federal,...
Fire in Margalla Hills, UN event postponed
Sudden fire erupted in Margalla Hills just before a United Nations (UN) event had to be held nearby.
The officials of Chinese, Japanese and Turkish...
