Sindh Wildlife Department opposes proposed relocation of illegally imported exotic monkeys to Lahore

Sindh Wildlife Department opposes proposed relocation of illegally imported exotic monkeys to Lahore

Department strongly opposes transfer of highly sensitive tropical primates to facility lacking adequate species-specific care.

Sindh Wildlife Department opposes relocation of seized exotic monkeys to Lahore

The Sindh Wildlife Department has formally opposed the proposed transfer of 26 exotic monkeys—Capuchins and Marmosets—seized at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport after illegal importation from South Africa. The department urged the Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC) to reconsider its directive issued on May 8, 2025. The monkeys were confiscated by Pakistan Customs in December 2024 using forged documents, violating national and international …