Islamabad Wildlife Management Board

The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) overturned earlier Supreme Court (SC) and Islamabad High Court (IHC) decisions that led to the demolition of Monal Restaurant and other establishments in Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP), calling it a 'grave miscarriage of justice'. The FCC ruled that the closure of these restaurants violated the Islamabad Wildlife Ordinance of 1979 and transferred administrative authority of the park to the Capital Development Authority (CDA).

Wildlife rescuers in Pakistan are treating birds suffering from dehydration and heatstroke due to rising temperatures linked to climate change. The Margallah Wildlife Rescue Centre in Islamabad handles up to 30 daily reports of distressed wildlife during summer, with extreme heat now a greater threat than past issues like kite-string injuries.

The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) overturned a Supreme Court (SC) ruling that allowed the demolition of Monal Group's restaurants and Gloria Jeans in Margalla Hills National Park. The FCC directed trial courts to resolve ownership disputes, while administrative matters will be handled by regulatory bodies.

The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) questioned a 2024 Supreme Court (SC) judgment ordering the demolition of restaurants in Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP), including Monal, La Montana, and Gloria Jeans. The FCC reviewed a petition by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) challenging the SC's decision to protect the park's biodiversity, while the federal government argued the judgment was unsustainable due to similar structures in the area.