Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Govt allocates Rs100mn to develop Islamabad Zoo

Islamabad Zoo would be transformed into a wildlife sanctuary.

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has allocated Rs 100 million for a new scheme to establish a wildlife conservation and information centre at the old Islamabad Zoo. The allocated amount under Public Service Development Programme (PSDP) 2022-23 for Climate Change Division focuses on initiating development work on the only zoo in the capital that was nonfunctional … Read more

Jordan Sanctuary Welcomes Suzie & Babloo From Islamabad Zoo

Suzie & Babloo

The Islamabad zoo bears Suzie and Babloo have now entered the Jordanian sanctuary of Al Ma’Wa for Nature and Wildlife. A team from Four Paws and the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board transported them to the sanctuary. On Monday, the proposal to move them to Jordan was accepted. However, when the Ministry of Climate Change revoked … Read more

Sorry and Farewell to ‘Kaavan’ – A tale of happiness and Sorrow

Kaavan

Pakistan’s lonely elephant Kaavan is set for a new life in a sanctuary in Cambodia. The 35-year-old will be airlifted on Sunday. According to the details, Kaavan Elephant will be airlifted to an elephant sanctuary in Cambodia, after years of campaigning by animal rights advocates and pop star Cher. President Dr. Arif Alvi paid a visit … Read more