Sukkur hunting ban bars trapping of wild birds for 90 days
Commissioner Abid Saleem Qureshi has barred hunting, trapping, netting and illegal firing of wild birds across Sukkur, Khairpur and Ghotki from 28 October under Section 144.
Commissioner Sukkur Abid Saleem Qureshi imposed a 90-day ban on hunting, trapping, netting and illegal firing of wild birds.
The order covers all three districts of Sukkur division: Sukkur, Khairpur and Ghotki.
The ban takes effect from 28 October 2026 under a Section 144 Cr.PC notification.
Violators face action under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code; police may register complaints.
Officials said the aim is to protect wildlife and rare bird species from illegal hunting.