Huntin­g of rare, migrat­ory birds is banned in accord­ance with the top court's ruling­Pakistan has allowed shipment of 150 Shaheen falcons to the United Arab Emirates, despite a ban on the hunting of the endangered bird at home, Express News reported. Pakistan has placed a complete ban on the hunting of rare and migratory birds. Every year, endangered and migratory birds flock to Pakistan along Sindh’s coastal belt and desert area to avoid spending winters in Siberia. Hunt the endangered Houbara bustard and other migratory birds in Pakistan is the favourite pastime of Arab princes. The government of Pakistan has banned the hunting of the endangered birds, but every year licenses are issued to invite Arab dignitaries to hunt these rare birds.

Source: The Express Tribune September 29, 2018 19:31 UTC