Tag Archives: Sindh-Wildlife-Department

Army-run gas firm violates wildlife, environment laws

Posted on June 18, 2007 by MO

Bhagwandas in DAWN: KARACHI, June 16: The Mari Gas Company Limited (MGCL), owned by the army-operated Fauji Foundation, has been accused of conducting exploratory activities in protected wildlife areas, Dawn has learnt. The Sindh Wildlife Department (SWD) and the Sindh … Continue reading →

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Documentary on sea turtles in Pakistan

Posted on June 2, 2007 by MO

The Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) and the Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) are two of the seven species of sea turtles in the world that nest at the beaches of Pakistan every year. This documentary was produced and aired by Geo … Continue reading →

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The Indus blind dolphin saga

Posted on May 30, 2007 by MO

Bhagwandas in DAWN: KARACHI, May 27: Two Indus blind dolphins that had strayed away in canals originating from the Sukkur Barrage were rescued and relocated to their habitat in the Indus River during the season 2006-7. According to sources, the … Continue reading →

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Green sea turtles with transmitters go missing

Posted on May 5, 2007 by MO

Bhagwandas in DAWN: KARACHI, May 3: The two green turtles on which satellite transmitters were installed in September 2006 for the mapping of their movement in the Arabian Sea have gone missing, it emerged on Thursday. The data sent in … Continue reading →

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Threats to Nara sanctuary

Posted on February 12, 2006 by MO

Bhagwandas in DAWN: KARACHI, Feb 10: Tree felling on a large scale is under way for clearing grounds in the Nara Desert Wildlife Sanctuary (NDWS), it is learnt. This, if not stopped immediately, could lead to an environmental disaster ultimately … Continue reading →

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