Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has emphasised the critical need to build strong partnerships with global organisations to safeguard marine ecosystems and ...

From the sands of Manjhaar Beach on the far outskirts of Karachi, Pakistan, an island is just visible 10 kilometers, about 6 ...

After months of dedicated efforts, from ground-level interventions to inclusive consultations, the Government of Balochistan has officially endorsed the management plan of Astola Island - Pakistan’s ...

Almost eight years after its designation, the Astola Island Marine Protected Area (AIMPA) has an officially approved management plan. The Balochistan government has endorsed the plan to conserve ...

He stressed that protecting Astola Island is crucial for the well-being of future generations. As IUCN Pakistan advances the management plan to its next phase, attention is shifting to other potential ...

Before Churna, the government of Balochistan declared Astola Island as Pakistan’s first marine protected area in 2017.

Churna Island is now the second island in Balochistan to receive protected status, following the designation of Astola Island as a marine protected area in June 2017. Both islands are considered ...

Churna Island joins Astola Island, which was declared the country’s first MPA in June 2017. WWF-Pakistan lauded this move as a significant step towards conserving the country’s marine ...

Churna Island, like Astola Island, is among the limited marine areas in Pakistan that have coral habitat and are termed a biodiversity hotspot. However, Churna Island, located near Karachi is being ...

Churna Island, like Astola Island, is among the limited marine areas in Pakistan that have coral habitats and are termed a biodiversity hotspot, the wildlife conservation organisation said in its ...