Islamabad: International Day of the Markhor is being observed today. The Markhor is an iconic and ecologically significant species found across the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia.

According to Radio Pakistan, the greatest threats to the survival of the Markhor are habitat loss, illegal hunting, including poaching, and climate change. Preserving the Markhor and its natural habitat is an ecological imperative and a significant opportunity to bolster the regional economy, foster conservation efforts, and promote sustainable tourism and economic growth.