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Mysterious Forest Fires Engulf Margalla Hills Again At least three fires broke out in the hills on Friday, following another fire on Wednesday. These hazards are affecting the local ecosystem by destroying the flora and threatening the fauna. The Margalla Hills are spread over 12,605 hectares and have been affected by a large number of fires every year, which the CDA and the IWMB have been unable to control. “There is a need for a proper investigation to know what are the reasons behind the frequent fires though a fire could be a natural phenomenon and a result of human activity,” a CDA o...

Initial phase of Miyawaki forests successfully completed Islamabad May 11, 2021 Islamabad : The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has completed initial stage of planting 23 Miyawaki forests in the capital city, indicating the newly introduced initiative is going to become a success story in the coming years. According to the details, the civic authority had no previous experience of planting Miyawaki forest that was why it decided to complete it in different phases. A team of experts was constituted to review progress of all stages and make recommendations to ensure process continued in l...

Islamabad : The motorists have shown concerns over stray cows and buffaloes that roam freely on the streets and roads and often cause hindrance to the vehicular traffic especially in the...

CDA, IWMB join hands to protect Margalla Hills Islamabad March 12, 2021 Islamabad : The Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) have decided to launch joint efforts for cleanliness and conservation of Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) that exhibits the green character of the capital city. According to the details, the officials of CDA and IWMB would prepare proposals for joint efforts that would be discussed in the meeting to be held in the coming weeks. The proposals would focus on cleanliness; preservation of flora and fauna; restoration and pr...

Uplift work on three major parks launched Islamabad January 31, 2021 Islamabad : The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has initiated development and upgradation work on three major parks to provide better recreational facilities to the residents of the city. The upgradation work has been simultaneously started on the parks including Fatima Jinnah Park, Rose and Jasmine Garden, and Play Land. The CDA’s Director General Environment paid visits to these parks and reviewed the proposed upgradation work and preparations being made by the staff members to complete it in the stipulated time fr...