Blaze News - Pakistan

Urbanisation, shrinking green spaces, artificial lighting and widespread misconceptions among the public are contributing to a gradual decline in bat populations in Lahore, wildlife experts and biologists have warned, stressing the need for conservation measures to protect the species and maintain urban biodiversity. The historic Bagh-e-Jinnah remains one of the largest bat roosting sites in Lahore, where hundreds of bats can still be seen hanging from old trees during the day before leaving in search of food at dusk. However, experts say their numbers have been steadily declining over the years. According to wildlife expert Shahzaib Khurshid, rapid urban expansion is the primary reason behind the decrease in bat populations. He said the construction of roads, housing schemes and commercial projects has led to the loss of mature trees and natural habitats that bats depend on for shelter. “Bats prefer old and dense trees in relatively undisturbed environments. As cities con...

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday stressed the importance of sustaining the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran to prevent any breakdown of existing understandings during a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. Earlier today, Iranian state media said the Islamic Republic's negotiating team was stopping exchanging messages with Washington through mediators over attacks on Lebanon, where the US-Israeli war against Iran has reignited Israel's conflict with Hezbollah. However, United States President Donald Trump later claimed that talks with Iran were ongoing at a rapid pace and Israel had agreed to send no troops to Beirut. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the two leaders discussed the current regional situation and developments of mutual interest and agreed to remain in close contact. “FM Dar conveyed Pakistan’s serious concern and emphasised the importance of ensuring that...