Hunting of the internationally protected bird was banned in Pakistan: Dr Shireen Mazari Tuesday, 22

[Levina]

Hunting of the internationally protected bird was banned in Pakistan,special permits for gulf royals: Dr Shireen Mazari


Central Information Secretary PTI, Shireen Mazari, today expressed shock at a report that has come to light about Arab royalty indiscriminately hunting down the endangered Houbara Bustard in Pakistan. The report "Visit of Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud regarding hunting of Houbara Bustard" prepared by Divisional Forest Officer of the Balochistan Forest & Wildlife Department, Chagai at Dalbandin, states the Prince hunted for 21 days – from Jan 11 to Jan 31 2014 – and hunted 1,977 birds, while other members of his party hunted an additional 123 birds, bringing the total Houbara Bustard toll to 2,100, sources said.

Mazari pointed out that hunting of the internationally protected bird was banned in Pakistan also, but the federal government issued special permits to Gulf states’ royals.

Permits, which are person specific and could not be used by anyone else, allow the holders to hunt up to 100 Houbara Bustards in 10 days in the area allocated, excluding reserved and protected areas.

But, Mazari stated, the Prince hunted the protected birds in the reserves and protected areas as the Report points out.

Giving more information Mazari said the report dated Feb 4, 2014 (No: 216-219 HB/CHI) states that during the 21-day safari the Prince hunted the birds for 15 days in the reserved and protected areas and poached birds in other areas for six days.

Mazari added the report gives details of where the hunt was done and how many Houbara Bustard were killed.

She said this report is a damning expose of the Pakistan government's complicity in breaking its own and international laws relating to endangered species.

She demanded the government end these violations of laws by Gulf Royals and ensure that laws relating to protected species are enforced. She also called for transparency in the issuing of licenses for legally-permitted hunting so that the Houbara Bustard is not made extinct simply to pander to Royal or any other hunter.

She said it was shameful to see how successive governments have ignored the country's laws and thereby endangered its national environment and rare species of birds and other animals. This is simply not acceptable she concluded.

@Leader @Armstrong @Marshmallow

 

[Desert Fox]

Pakistan is a Arab slave. It does not raise its head against its Arab masters. Every Pakistani general, officer, and politician is a Arab slave.

God willing these traitors will be brought to account for their treachery for having allowed such a crime against our natural habitat to take place. Every animal, every plant, every insect should be protected against such blatant abuse, and the perpetrators of such crimes should be brought to justice.

 

[Levina]

Pakistan is a Arab slave. It does not raise its head against its Arab masters. Every Pakistani general, officer, and politician is a Arab slave.

God willing these traitors will be brought to account for their treachery for having allowed such a crime against our natural habitat to take place. Every animal, every plant, every insect should be protected against such blatant abuse, and the perpetrators of such crimes should be brought to justice.

I read your reply and then checked your profile to confirm your flags. Lol

My guess is Pak makes such exceptions for Saudi Princes because Nawaz Sharif and his family were helped by KSA under Musharaff regime.

 

[TimeToScoot]

Pakistan is a Arab slave. It does not raise its head against its Arab masters. Every Pakistani general, officer, and politician is a Arab slave.

The equation is very simple. Pakistan has an empty bowl and the Arabs have a lot of cash to throw around.

 

[Dubious]

Hunting of the internationally protected bird was banned in Pakistan,special permits for gulf royals: Dr Shireen Mazari


Central Information Secretary PTI, Shireen Mazari, today expressed shock at a report that has come to light about Arab royalty indiscriminately hunting down the endangered Houbara Bustard in Pakistan. The report "Visit of Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud regarding hunting of Houbara Bustard" prepared by Divisional Forest Officer of the Balochistan Forest & Wildlife Department, Chagai at Dalbandin, states the Prince hunted for 21 days – from Jan 11 to Jan 31 2014 – and hunted 1,977 birds, while other members of his party hunted an additional 123 birds, bringing the total Houbara Bustard toll to 2,100, sources said.

Mazari pointed out that hunting of the internationally protected bird was banned in Pakistan also, but the federal government issued special permits to Gulf states’ royals.

Permits, which are person specific and could not be used by anyone else, allow the holders to hunt up to 100 Houbara Bustards in 10 days in the area allocated, excluding reserved and protected areas.

But, Mazari stated, the Prince hunted the protected birds in the reserves and protected areas as the Report points out.

Giving more information Mazari said the report dated Feb 4, 2014 (No: 216-219 HB/CHI) states that during the 21-day safari the Prince hunted the birds for 15 days in the reserved and protected areas and poached birds in other areas for six days.

Mazari added the report gives details of where the hunt was done and how many Houbara Bustard were killed.

She said this report is a damning expose of the Pakistan government's complicity in breaking its own and international laws relating to endangered species.

She demanded the government end these violations of laws by Gulf Royals and ensure that laws relating to protected species are enforced. She also called for transparency in the issuing of licenses for legally-permitted hunting so that the Houbara Bustard is not made extinct simply to pander to Royal or any other hunter.

She said it was shameful to see how successive governments have ignored the country's laws and thereby endangered its national environment and rare species of birds and other animals. This is simply not acceptable she concluded.

hunted the birds for 15 days in the reserved and protected areas and poached birds in other areas for six days. Reminds me of a story from the Quran

Good to know she pointed it out and condemned it...Lets hope further investigation leads to a fine and banning any Arab royalty from doing any such thing

Money talks...plus NS owes his *** to the Arabs!

 

[DRaisinHerald]

How about giving the Sheikhs the middle finger for once?

Honestly, instead of trying to make money this way, how about actually trying to improve the economy? Nawaz's ganj is making it hard for him to think straight. I understand, Pakistan's heat gets to you even with a full set of hair.

 

[BATMAN]

Every Pakistani general, officer, and politician is a Arab slave.

It shows when they build schools, hospitals, roads, bridges and even airports.
Your tribe need reason to curse generals, otherwise Army has no role in what ever APC decide, this includes Imran Khan.

How about giving the Sheikhs the middle finger for once?

You don't have to show middle finger to any one, just follow your state rules, which unfortunately are being broken on mass scale.

 

[xyxmt]

we need to make some noise about this so those jungli feel some shame, if possible

 

[Leader]

Nawaz is their man in Pakistan. we are a sold out land to Saudis for their recreational activities.

this is so disgusting, shame on those who allowed this desert baboon saudi to kill the bird in such huge number. shame on his mother for raising such a boy !

sick douche bag saudi

 

[third eye]

Its quite simple - Money makes the mare go.

Birds will come again , the sheikhs will not.

 

[airmarshal]

$1.5 billion is in action I think.

 

[!eon]

Country has abundance of not only Saudi pets but also Irani pets

Its quite simple - Money makes the mare go.

Birds will come again , the sheikhs will not.

These BC come every year. They have their own houses
& Pakistanis themselves are also expert in destroying wildlife

 

[Desert Fox]

It shows when they build schools, hospitals, roads, bridges and even airports.
Your tribe need reason to curse generals, otherwise Army has no role in what ever APC decide, this includes Imran Khan.

They can keep all of that to themselves. Any Nationalist who truly values his Nations honor wouldn't sell it for a few material gains. There are other nations who could provide us similar assistance without killing off our indigenous bird population and endangering our natural habitat as their favorite pass time.

 

[Zibago]

Its quite simple - Money makes the mare go.

Birds will come again , the sheikhs will not.

dagh to chala jaye ga par ye waqt phir na aye ga

 

[third eye]

These BC come every year. They have their own houses
& Pakistanis themselves are also expert in destroying wildlife

Which is a pity.