
Islamabad’s New Wildlife Law: Adequate for Exotic Pets?
Pakistan took a significant step towards enhancing wildlife and environmental protections with the passing of the Islamabad Nature Conservation and Wildlife Management Act, 2023 on August 10th. This legislation, designed to replace the outdated Islamabad Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation, and Management) Ordinance of 1979, seeks to fortify conservation efforts and safeguard the nation’s wildlife and natural habitats.