Middle East conflict derails Gilgit-Baltistan trophy hunting programme

• Estimated financial loss reaches Rs250m • Hunting cancellations triggered by law and order concerns, regional tensions GILGIT: Three high-value Markhor, five blue sheep and 10 exportable Himalayan ibex permits went unused in Gilgit-Baltistan during the 2025-26 trophy hunting programme due to the war in the Middle East. This resulted in a loss of Rs250 million for local communities and the government. The hunting season in the region runs from November to April. In September last year, the G...

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