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Wildlife Awareness Centre at Monal Restaurant

by M. Wasim
Margalla Hills

After the closure of Monal Restaurant on the order  of Islamabad High Court, the area of Margalla Hills National Park has been converted into Visitors Information Centre for children`s education and awareness on protection of wildlife.

The Monal Restaurant was built by the Capital Development Authority and leased it out to a private firm for 15 years. The lease expired last year.

The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board  has been taking care of the Margalla National Park after closure of restaurant 

Members of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change visited the area to see ground progress on tree plantation, protection and conservation of wildlife and forests.

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