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An Assessment of Environmental Risks and Needs
IUCN Pakistan Earthquake in Pakistan An Assessment of Environmental Risks and Needs Based on IUCN Field Missions to NWFP and AJK November 19–26 and December 4–7, 2005 January 16, 2006 i Abbreviations ADB Asian Development Bank AJK Azad Jammu and Kashmir AKPBS Aga Khan Planning and Building Services CGI Corrugated Galvanised Iron CNG Compressed Natural Gas EPA Environmental Protection Agency EQ Earthquake ERRA Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority FAO Food and Agriculture Organisation GoP Government of Pakistan GSM Global System for Mobile Communication HVCA Hazards, Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment IAP Institute of Architects Pakistan ICRC International Committee of the Red Cross LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas NGO Non-Government Organisation NRSP National Rural Support Programme NWFP North West Frontier Province PEA Preliminary Environmental Assessment SCO Special Communications Organization SHA Swiss Humanitarian Aid SRSP Sarhad Rural Support Programme TB Tuberculosis TVO Trust for Voluntary Organisations WFP World Food Programme WWF World-Wide Fund for Nature i Contents Abbreviations .........................................................................................................................................i Contents.................................................................................................................................................ii Executive Summary.............................................................................................................................iii 1. Introduction -
Ethnobotanical Survey of the Flora of Tehsil Balakot, District Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Science Arena Publications Specialty Journal of Biological Sciences ISSN: 2412-7396 Available online at www.sciarena.com 2018, Vol, 4 (3): 7-14 Ethnobotanical Survey of the Flora of Tehsil Balakot, District Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Muhammad Irfan1, 2*, Danish Ali3, Gul Jan1, Waheed Murad1 1Department of Botany, Abdulwalikhan University, Mardan, Pakistan, 2Department of Botany, University of Swabi, Swabi, Pakistan, 3Department of Botany, Government Post Graduate College, Mansehra, Pakistan. *Corresponding Author Abstract : The inhabitants of tehsil Balakot, district Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan were using eighty-eight different taxa belonging to seventy-one genera and forty-six families. Amongst the parts used, the results showed that the whole plant of most of them viz. thirty-two, the leaves of twenty-seven, the stem of twelve, and the fruits of nine taxa were used for different purposes. The governing families of the study area were Rosaceae Family consisting of thirteen taxa, solanaceae having five taxa, Buxaceae, Verbenaceae, Lamiaceae, Acanthaceae having three taxa each, Papilionaceae, Berberidaceae, Buddlejaceae, Anacardiaceae, Thymelaceae, Sapindaceae, Araliaceae, Guttiferae, Oleaceae, Cupressaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Poaceae, Rhamnaceae, Rutaceae, Caprifoliaceae keeping two taxa, and the rest of all the families contained one taxa, each was recorded in the study area. Keywords: Ethnobotanical, Medicinal, Balakot, Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. INTRODUCTION Balakot is located between 34°33′N 73°21′E latitude and 34°33′N 73°21′E longitude near Kaghan valley located in the Northern part of Pakistan. It is a historical place and famous tourism site of the region, and the gateway to Kaghan valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The famous river of Balakot is Kunhar, originating from Lulusar lake and merges with River Jehlum just outside Muzaffarabad in Azad Kashmir. -
Problems Caused by Tourism in Kaghan Valley, Pakistan: a Study Based - on Local Community Perception
Global Social Sciences Review (GSSR) Vol. IV, No. III (Summer 2019) | Page: 284 – 291 7 III).3 Problems Caused by Tourism in Kaghan Valley, Pakistan: A Study Based - on Local Community Perception PhD Scholar, Department of Archaeology, Hazara University Anas Mahmud Arif Mansehra, Kp, Pakistan. Email: [email protected] Associate Professor, Department of Archaeology, Hazara University Shakir Ullah Mansehra, Kp, Pakistan. Director, Directorate of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Abdul Samad Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourism being one of the greatest and fastest growing industries of the world is contributing Abstract significantly to the development of countries and the host communities. But this industry is facing many problems in most of the developing countries including Pakistan. Most of the issues are raised due to http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV lack of planning which not only dissatisfies the tourists but also has negative impacts on the local communities. Unplanned tourism not only affects the host guest relationship but also the tourism resources of an area. The study in hand is author’s part of PhD URL: Key Words research and highlights the problems of host regions caused by tourism in | | Pakistan, taking Kaghan valley as case study. The results of the study show Tourism, Kaghan Valley, 7 that if proper measures are not taken well in time, the unplanned tourism Problems, Tourists, Local will destroy the natural and socio-cultural environment of the valley very III).3 - Community, Tourism soon. Resources, Socio Cultural Environments 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV Introduction Pakistan is bestowed with a lot of natural and cultural resources which can be utilized for tourism. -
Studies on Traditional Knowledge of Economically Important Plants of Kaghan Valley, Mansehra District, Pakistan
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 5(16), pp. 3958-3967, 18 August, 2011 Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/JMPR ISSN 1996-0875 ©2011 Academic Journals Full Length Research Paper Studies on traditional knowledge of economically important plants of Kaghan Valley, Mansehra District, Pakistan Muhammad Rashid Awan 1, Zafar Iqbal 1*, Syed Muqarab Shah 2, Zafar Jamal 3, Gul Jan 1, Muhammad Afzal 1, Abdul Majid 1 and Alia Gul 1 1Department of Botany, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan. 2Department of Microbiology, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan. 3Department of Botany, Government Abbottabad College, Abbottabad, Pakistan. Accepted 23 May, 2011 In this research paper, efforts have been made to document the traditional knowledge of economically important plants of Kaghan Valley. Studies were conducted during 2009 to 2010 in the months of June to August. As a result, 102 important plant species belonging to 93 genus and 61 families were recorded from all available sources including botanical name, local name, status, part used and economical importance. These plants were classified for their traditional medicinal and economic uses but many of these plants have more than one local use. The plants were used commonly as fuel wood, forage/fodder, medicinal, edible, shelter making, vegetables, timber wood, furniture wood etc. It is expected that this effort will also serve as an educational tool for students, researchers and plant taxonomists. Key words: Traditional knowledge, economically important plants, Kaghan Valley. INTRODUCTION Kaghan Valley is situated between latitudes 34°14 ′ and It is gaining increasing interest across the world 35 °11 ′ N and longitudes 72° 49 ′ to 74° 08 ′ E. -
A Case Study of Gilgit-Baltistan
The Role of Geography in Human Security: A Case Study of Gilgit-Baltistan PhD Thesis Submitted by Ehsan Mehmood Khan, PhD Scholar Regn. No. NDU-PCS/PhD-13/F-017 Supervisor Dr Muhammad Khan Department of Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS) Faculties of Contemporary Studies (FCS) National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad 2017 ii The Role of Geography in Human Security: A Case Study of Gilgit-Baltistan PhD Thesis Submitted by Ehsan Mehmood Khan, PhD Scholar Regn. No. NDU-PCS/PhD-13/F-017 Supervisor Dr Muhammad Khan This Dissertation is submitted to National Defence University, Islamabad in fulfilment for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Peace and Conflict Studies Department of Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS) Faculties of Contemporary Studies (FCS) National Defence University (NDU) Islamabad 2017 iii Thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirement for Doctor of Philosophy in Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS) Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS) Department NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY Islamabad- Pakistan 2017 iv CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION It is certified that the dissertation titled “The Role of Geography in Human Security: A Case Study of Gilgit-Baltistan” written by Ehsan Mehmood Khan is based on original research and may be accepted towards the fulfilment of PhD Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS). ____________________ (Supervisor) ____________________ (External Examiner) Countersigned By ______________________ ____________________ (Controller of Examinations) (Head of the Department) v AUTHOR’S DECLARATION I hereby declare that this thesis titled “The Role of Geography in Human Security: A Case Study of Gilgit-Baltistan” is based on my own research work. Sources of information have been acknowledged and a reference list has been appended. -
Margallah Hills National Park.Pdf
i Cover page design: Irfan Ashraf, GIS Laboratory, WWF – Pakistan Photo Credits: Kaif Gill and Naeem Shahzad, GIS Laboratory, WWF - Pakistan ii Contents Contents.............................................................................................................................iii List of Figures ...................................................................................................................iv List of Tables.....................................................................................................................iv List of Abbreviations .........................................................................................................v Acknowledgments .............................................................................................................1 Summary ............................................................................................................................2 1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................3 1.1 Background..........................................................................................................3 1.2 Study Area ...........................................................................................................4 2 MATERIALS AND METHODS ................................................................................6 2.1 Satellite Data Procurement ...............................................................................6 2.2 Software Used.....................................................................................................7 -
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Interim Report IR-11-023 Ecological Network Model and Analysis for Rawal Lake, Pakistan
International Institute for Tel: +43 2236 807 342 Applied Systems Analysis Fax: +43 2236 71313 Schlossplatz 1 E-mail: [email protected] A-2361 Laxenburg, Austria Web: www.iiasa.ac.at Interim Report IR-11-023 Ecological Network Model and Analysis for Rawal Lake, Pakistan Muhammad Amjad ([email protected]) Brian D. Fath ([email protected] ) Elena Rovenskaya ([email protected]) Approved by Arkady Kryazhimskiy Advanced Systems Analysis Program June, 2011 Interim Reports on work of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis receive only limited review. Views or opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the Institute, its National Member Organizations, or other organizations supporting the work. Ecological Network Model and Analysis for Rawal Lake, Pakistan Muhammad Amjad Global Change Impact Studies Centre (GCISC), Islamabad, Pakistan. Brian D. Fath Advanced Systems Analysis Program, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Laxenburg – Austria. Biology Department, Towson University, Towson – USA. Elena Rovenskaya Advanced Systems Analysis Program, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Laxenburg – Austria. Faculty of Computational Mathematics and Cybernetics, Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), Moscow - Russia. CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 1 2. MARGALLAH HILLS NATIONAL PARK .......................................................................... -
Guide to Islamabad
GUIDE TO ISLAMABAD Abstract We at the World Bank Group Family Network (WBGFN) Islamabad have put together this short guide to help you with all the basic needs. If you need any more help, feel free to contact the author or any of the other members listed in this guide. WBGFN Islamabad Pakistan Table of Contents WBGFN Islamabad Contacts ................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 3 Climate .................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Language .............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Time Zone ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Currency ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 Living ............................................................................................................................................................... 5 Childcare and Household Staff ........................................................................................................................ -
Redd+Pes Design Document for Temperate Forest Ecosystem Kaghan Valley
FINAL REPORT REDD+PES DESIGN DOCUMENT FOR TEMPERATE FOREST ECOSYSTEM KAGHAN VALLEY ii FINAL REPORT REDD+PES DESIGN DOCUMENT FOR TEMPERATE FOREST ECOSYSTEM KAGHAN VALLEY iii Table of Contents LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS....................................................................................................................xii PREFACE ......................................................................................................................................... xvi EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................................... xvii CHAPTER-1 .........................................................................................................................................1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................1 1.1 Physical Context of Kaghan Valley ................................................................................. 1 1.2 Geology, Rock and Soil ................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Climate ............................................................................................................................. 1 1.4 Surface Water and Flooding............................................................................................. 2 1.5 Forests and other Natural Resources ................................................................................ 2 1.6 -
Kinematics of the Karakoram-Kohistan Suture Zone, Chitral, NW Pakistan
Research Collection Doctoral Thesis Kinematics of the Karakoram-Kohistan Suture Zone, Chitral, NW Pakistan Author(s): Heuberger, Stefan Publication Date: 2004 Permanent Link: https://doi.org/10.3929/ethz-a-004906874 Rights / License: In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted This page was generated automatically upon download from the ETH Zurich Research Collection. For more information please consult the Terms of use. ETH Library DISS. ETH NO. 15778 KINEMATICS OF THE KARAKORAM-KOHISTAN SUTURE ZONE, CHITRAL, NW PAKISTAN A dissertation submitted to the SWISS FEDERAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ZURICH for the degree of Doctor of Natural Sciences presented by STEFAN HEUBERGER Dipl. Natw. ETH Zürich born on August 6, 1976 citizen of Sirnach (TG), Rickenbach (TG) and Wilen (TG) accepted on the recommendation of Prof. Dr. J.-P. Burg ETH Zürich examiner Prof. Dr. U. Schaltegger Université de Genève co-examiner Prof. Dr. A. Zanchi Università di Milano co-examiner 2004 “Die verstehen sehr wenig, die nur das verstehen, was sich erklären lässt” Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach Acknowledgements Thanks: Daniel Bernoulli, Universität Basel; Jean-Louis Bodinier, ISTEEM Montpellier (F); Martin Bruderer, ETH Zürich; Jean-Pierre Burg, ETH Zürich; Bernard Célérier, ISTEEM Montpellier (F); Nawaz Muhammad Chaudhry, University of the Punjab, Lahore (PK); Nadeem’s cousin, Mansehra (PK); Hamid Dawood, PMNH Islamabad (PK); Mohammed Dawood, Madaglasht (PK); Yamina Elmer, St.Gallen; Martin Frank, ETH Zürich; Maurizio Gaetani, Università degli Studi di Milano (I); the family -
Interim Report on the Review of Master Plan of Islamabad (2020-2040)
REGISTERED No. M - 302 L.-7646 Ste ea,ette at adds'tatt EXTRAORDINARY • PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY ISLAMABAD, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2020 PART II Statutory Notifications (S. R. 0.) GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (Master Planning Directorate) NOTIFICATION Islamabad, the I bh February, 2020 a. SuBJECTREVIEW OF MASTER PLAN OF ISLAMABAD (2020-2040) PREPARED BY FEDERAL COMMISSION (Interim Report) S,R.O. 110(1)(2020).—In exercise of powers conferred by Section 51 of the Capital Development Authority Ordinance, 1960 (No. XXIII of 1960), read with section 11 thereof, the Capital Development Authority has been pleased to notify with immediate'effeet till further orders following "Interim Report on the review of Master Plan of Islamabad (2020-2040)" prepared by the Commission constituted by the Federal Government of Pakistan and approved by the Federal Cabinet. ['No. CDA-30(15) (Noti)-SCB/2020/2751 SYED SAFDAR AU, Secretaly, CDA Board (273) Price: Rs. 15000 [5152(2020)/Ex. Gaz.] 274 THE GAZETTE OF PAKISTAN, EXTRA., FEBRUARY 14, 2020 [PART II REVIEW OF MASTER PLAN OF ISLAMABAD (2020-2040) Government of Pakistan 7 October 2019 PREP AREDL,BY Federal Commission IN COLLABORATION_ WITH Capital Development Authority, Islamabad PART IIJ THE GAZETTE OF PAKISTAN, EXTRA.. FEBRUARY 14, 2020 275 RAGE II NEED FOR REVIEW he Capital needs retwirrnt on cind regeneration The capital city has had only one master plan made by Doxiadis Associates in 1960. Afterwards tt was reviewed a couple of times but no substantial changes or reforms were made. The world has changed rapidly and the capital is facing numerous problems concerning the way it is growing.