A protected common leopard was shot dead by residents in Bajaur’s Wara Mamund tehsil after it allegedly attacked livestock over several days, prompting the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department to launch legal action against those involved. According to residents, the leopard had been entering populated areas at night and repeatedly preying on cows, goats, and other...
A landmark United Nations biodiversity treaty aimed at safeguarding the world’s oceans has officially entered into force on January 17, 2026, marking a breakthrough in global marine conservation efforts. The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, the first legally binding treaty to protect aquatic life in international waters—which comprises over two-thirds of the ocean—was finalised...