Pakistan

Rare Persian leopard spotted in Balochistan near Nani Mandir

Published by
Staff Reporter

LASBELA: A Rare Persian leopard was seen roaming near Balochistan’s Nani Mandir, after so many years.

A visitor to the temple inside the Hingol National Park in Hinglaj, a town on the Makran coast in the southwest province, discovered the rare leopard.

According to Sharifuddin Baloch, Chief Conservator of Wildlife in Balochistan, the leopard was photographed on the cliff across from Nani Mandar. This Persian leopard is native to Hingol National Park and is referred to as “phulang” there. The majestic animal, which is elusive, is rarely sighted in this area.

According to Muhammad Moazzam Khan, technical consultant for the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Persian leopards can be found over most of Balochistan, particularly along the shore.

Read more: Kim Kardashian Shares Selfie With Karlie Kloss After TTPD Diss

However, he added, due to hunting and lack of food which includes wild goats, urial goats, and chinkara gazelles the population of this top predator is decreasing and they are now among endangered species.

Staff Reporter

Recent Posts

Pakistan’s timely policy may shield it from proposed U.S. additional tariffs

ISLAMABAD (Rizwan Abassi): Pakistan’s recent trade policy has gained significance amid reports that the United…

9 hours ago

Govt set to brief PPP on crucial legal changes ahead of Budget

ISLAMABAD: Important legislation may be considered in the negotiations between the Pakistan People's Party (PPP)…

10 hours ago

No visa agent needed! UK High Commissioner shares step-by-step visa guide

ISLAMABAD: If you are thinking of applying for a UK visa from Pakistan and are…

10 hours ago

Famous Anti-biotic medicine ‘Azomax’ declared fake

LAHORE: The Drugs Control of Punjab declared a Class-I alert after the lab tests confirmed…

10 hours ago

Unmarried women can now get financial support from BISP

KARACHI: The government has decided to include unmarried women above the age of 35 in…

11 hours ago

Minimum salary of 45,000 proposed in Budget 2026-27

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIED) has recommended setting the minimum monthly wage…

12 hours ago