Int’l Day of Markhor being observed today
ISLAMABAD, May 24 : International Day of Markhor is being observed on Sunday. Proclaimed by the UN General Assembly following a resolution spearheaded by Pakistan, this observance highlights the ecological importance of the markhor, its natural habitat, and the need to protect this endangered wild mountain goat.
This year, official theme of the day is “Markhor and Mountain Biodiversity: Strengthening Global Efforts for Ecosystem Conservation and Sustainable Development.” Markhor is also a national animal of Pakistan.
