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Campaign to save wildlife

By AFP
January 19, 2018

Islamabad: Awareness on preservation of wildlife and plantation campaign will be held tomorrow (Saturday), at Marghazar Zoo, says a press release.A two-day event is organised by Hashoo Group, owners of the Pearl Continental and Marriott Hotels in collaboration with Capital Development Authority (CDA).

The event will be open to the public. Both days will be full of engaging activities and educational displays of different wildlife species native to this region. The initiative is led by the CDA’s Environment Wing along with Hashoo Group as the chief sponsor is aimed at increasing awareness about the threats to local wildlife and the action required to preserve the abundant natural beauty in and around Islamabad.

“Awareness for the preservation of our natural environment is more important than ever. Islamabad is a city that is full of greenery and forests which are home to countless species of wildlife. It is encouraging to see the development authority highlighting this matter and giving importance to how we can all work together, young and old to preserve our natural abundance.” said Haseeb Gardezi, VP Operations Hashoo Group.