ISLAMABAD : 23 Oct 2026 – Pakistan needs to save the mountain habitat of the snowleopard to save them from extinction as there have been left only 200 in the Northern Areas including KP and GB.
Mr. Atta Ullah Tarar , Information Minister has offered the stakeholders working on the theme to form a committee on what further can be done to save this unique specie and share suggestions and experiences in this regard.
Serena Hotels Islamabad sponsored an exhibition for the awareness of the stakeholders about how to let snowleopard live with the cooperation from the local communities. the exhibition titled “The Mountains We Share: People, Snow Leopards and Stories of Coexistence” to mark World Snow Leopard Day.
It was hosted by Serena in collaboration with World Wildlife Fund Pakistan and Snowleopard Foundation. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar was the Chief Guest at the occasion.
• Dr. Adil Najam: WWF International President
• Hammad Naqi Khan: WWF-Pakistan Director General
• Dr. Moin Uddin: Corporate Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development at Tourism Promotion Services / Serena Hotels
were also present at the occasion and they enlightened the guests from different walks of life including media persons on the topic and shared their insights in detail.
The showcase highlighted decades of tracking, field research, and the use of artificial intelligence and satellite monitoring in wildlife protection.
Emphasis was placed on uniting public and private institutions with mountain communities to safeguard fragile high-altitude ecosystems where snow leopards roam.
The event brought together students, environmental experts and government representatives to raise awareness about the threats facing snow leopards and the urgent need to conserve Pakistan’s fragile mountain ecosystems.
Snow leopards are an iconic species of Pakistan’s northern mountains including Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. Protecting their natural habitats is essential for preserving biodiversity and maintaining the ecological balance of these mountainous regions.
The event highlighted the importance of public awareness, collective responsibility, and stronger conservation efforts to safeguard this magnificent species for future generations.
Protecting Snow Leopards Means Protecting Our Mountains, Wildlife and Natural Heritage!
