The Pakistani cabinet has rejected a request to import animals, according to reports. The Punjab Wildlife Department had conveyed its intent to import wild animals with cloven hooves from South Asia, but the cabinet decided against approving the request.
[1][2] The reasons for the rejection were not explicitly stated, but the decision highlights the government’s stance on restricting animal imports amid potential concerns over disease control, environmental impact, or wildlife conservation. This move suggests the Pakistani authorities are taking a cautious approach when it comes to allowing the import of live animals, prioritizing domestic considerations over foreign supply sources for such commodities.
Citations:
[1] https://twitter.com/ThePakDaily/status/1799682844425617446
[2] https://karobartv.online/request-for-animal-import-rejected-by-cabinet
[3] https://www.gov.uk/guidance/imports-and-exports-of-animals-and-animal-products-topical-issues
[4] https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/13/2024-09676/control-of-communicable-diseases-foreign-quarantine-importation-of-dogs-and-cats
[5] https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-05-29/china-lifts-ban-on-five-australian-beef-exporters