ISLAMABAD IMTISAL BUKHARI
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination has approved the 2025–26 trophy hunting quotas in Pakistan through the CITES Management Authority, a decision based on verified population surveys and scientific evidence. The move represents a significant step toward transparent and evidence-based wildlife governance in the country.
According to a statement issued by the ministry on Monday, Pakistan, as a signatory of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), remains committed to fulfilling its international obligations through sustainable and science-based conservation practices.
The approved trophy hunting quotas for 2025–26 cover species including Markhor, Himalayan Ibex, Sindh Ibex, Blandford’s Urial, Punjab Urial, Blue Sheep, and Canyon Gazelle. These quotas are aligned with internationally recognized principles of sustainable use and are based on careful assessment of population data provided by provincial wildlife departments.
Under the leadership of Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr. Musadik Masood Malik, the ministry has streamlined the quota allocation process to ensure transparency, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making. The ministry is also working to strengthen and standardize wildlife survey methodologies across the country to obtain more reliable population data.
The initiative aims to enhance wildlife conservation outcomes while benefiting local communities, where community-based conservation is recognized as a key pillar of Pakistan’s wildlife management framework. The move reflects Pakistan’s commitment to sustainable wildlife utilization, international conservation standards, and integrated models that balance ecological, social, and economic benefits.