ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM), Muhammad Nawaz Sharif approved in principle the revival of National Council for Conservation of Wildlife (NCCW) here on Monday.
In a statement issued by PM’s Office on Monday, “The revival is another major policy reform by Pro-Green Prime Minister of Pakistan.” The NCCW is premier wildlife policy-making forum that was made redundant during last government. After revival, the NCCW will have provincial representation and based in Ministry of Climate Change at federal level. “The revival of NCCW will help Pakistan meet international obligations on controlling illegal wildlife trade and promoting conservation,” the statement added.
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